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SCHOOLS, 


APPROPRUTE  SELECTIO^'S  FROM  SCRIPTURE, 


TUXES  SUITED  TO  THE  METRES  OF  THE 
HYMXS. 

ET  /y 
CHAELES  D.  CLETELAXD. 


SECOND    EDITION. 


PHILADELPHIA  : 
E.  C   &  X  BIDDLE,  Xo.  G  SOUTH  FIFTH  ST. 

iV>w  Tr/r}:,  G.  M.  Saxton;  Bnstr/n,  Pnnups,  Sampso.v  k  Co.; 
Baltnnrnre^  CcffHi.vGS  &  Bailey;  New  Orleane,  JoKS  Ball; 
Cincinnati,  H.  W.  Derby  &  Co.     ' 

1851. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  eighteen 
hundred  and  fifty,  by  C.  D.  Cleveland,  in  the  Clerk's  Office 
of  the  District  Court  of  the  Eastern  District  of  Pennsylvania. 


Printed  by  T.  K.  &  P  G.  Collins. 
Stereotyped  by  L.  Johnson  &  Co.,  Philadelphia 


PREFACE  TO  THE  FIRST  EDITION. 


No  author,  I  presume,  ever  made  a  book  Tvith- 
out  having  some  good  reason  for  it :  and  if  I  were 
asked,  "Why,  when  there  are  already  so  many 
excellent  compilations  of  sacred  lyrics,  do  you  add 
another  to  the  number?"  I  should  answer  that, 
admirable  as  I  acknowledge  many  of  the  existing 
selections  to  be,  I  have  never  seen  one  designed 
exclusively  for-  schools,  nor  adapted  throughout 
to  their  use.  For  more  than  thirteen  years  sing- 
ing has  been  a  part  of  the  morning  devotional 
exercises  of  my  school,  and  though  I  have  used 
a  selection"^  most  excellent  and  appropriate  for 
social  religious  meetings,  I  have  found  a  large 
number  of  the  hymns  in  it,  either  in  whole  or  in 
part,  quite  unsuitable  to  be  sung  by  scholars  as- 
sembled in  school.  I  have  therefore  prepared  the 
following  work  chiefly  to  meet  my  own  wants.  If 
other  teachers,  after  examination,  shall  like  it  so 
well  as  to  use  it  in  their  schools,  I  shall,  of  course, 
be  gratified. 

In  preparing  my  work,  I  have  been  obliged,  oc- 
casionally, to  make  slight  alterations  of  a  phrase 
or  verse  in  a  hymn,  in  order  that  it  might  be  ap- 
propriately used  in  a  school :  for  as  the  alterna- 
tive was  presented  to  me  either  to  make   such 


*  The  "Union  Hymns,  selected  from  the  Church  Psalmody," 
Boston:  not  the  "Union  Hjinns"  of  the  American.  Sunday-school 
Union. 

S 


4  PREFACE. 

alterations,  or  to  reject  entirely  a  hymn  otherwise 
admirable,  I  hesitated  not  which  to  do.  In  all 
such  cases,  however,  the  changes  have  been  as 
slight  as  possible,  and  always,  I  trust,  in  harmony 
with  the  general  spirit  and  sentiment  of  the  hymn. 

In  making  selections  for  my  book,  I  have  not 
been  ambitious  to  have  it  consist  mainly  of  pieces 
not  to  be  found  in  other  collections.  But  while  a 
portion  of  the  hymns  may  be  familiar  to  the  mass 
of  Christians,  and  will  be  loved  and  sung  by  them 
as  long  as  the  English  language  endures,  very 
many  in  this  selection  will,  I  presume,  to  most 
persons  be  new.  I  certainly  have  taken  pains  to 
cull,  from  the  not  inconsiderable  stores  in  my  pos- 
session, the  choicest  pieces  I  could  find ;  aiming 
to  have  my  book,  in  literary  merit  and  poetic  ex- 
cellence, as  well  as  in  sentiments  of  pious  and 
devotional  feeling  and  of  practical  righteousness, 
the  best  selection  of  sacred  lyrics  extant.  How  far 
I  have  succeeded,  others  will,  of  course,  decide. 

I  can,  however,  assure  the  critics,  that  the  num- 
ber of  perfect  hymns  is  small — very  small.  By 
perfect  I  mean  such  as  are  complete  in  themselves, 
having  the  three  unities,  ^'  a  beginning,  a  middle, 
and  an  end:"  presenting  one  leading  idea;  and 
uniting  in  itself,  in  a  high  degree,  the  imaginative, 
the  devotional,  and  the  didactic.  Still,  there  are 
some  that  unite  these  excellences,  and  I  hope  that 
some  such  will  be  found  in  the  present  volume. 

In  making  a  selection  of  tunes,  I  have  confined 
myself  to  a  few  good,  old  tunes,  easy  to  be  sung, 
and  such  as  for  a  long  time  have  been  favourites 
among  Christians  of  all  denominations.  It  is 
deeply  to  be  regretted  that  there  has  been,  of 
late,   such  a  mania  for  new  tunes.     Every  new 


PREFACE.  0 

tune-book  that  is  published  I  consider  a  grievous 
infliction  upon  the  Christian  church,  as  it  tends  to 
frustrate  the  great  object  of  singing — the  worship 
of  God.  That  object  is  attained  only  Tvhen  the 
exercise  is  so  conducted  that  all  can  join  in  it. 
But  how  can  this  be,  when  tunes  are  continually 
introduced  which  the  congregation  never  heard, 
or  so  difficult  of  execution  that  they  cannot  sing 
them  ?  As  well  have  the  exercise  of  prayer  in  an 
*' unknown  tongue.''  The  object  of  a  choir  is  to 
aid  congregational  singing,  not  to  supersede  it:  — 
not  to  exhibit  itself,  and  display  its  artistic  skill 
in  executing  new  tunes,  like  a  band  of  opera- 
singers,  with  the  congregation  for  its  audience. 
Such  singing,  however  scientific,  however  *'  highly 
esteemed  among  men,"  must  be  ''an  abomination 
in  the  sight  of  God." 

"  The  tickled  ears  no  heart-felt  raptures  raise ; 
Xae  unison  hae  thev  with  cor  Creator's  praise." 

I  now  commit  my  little  book  to  the  judgment  of 
intelligent  and  pious  teachers.  To  what  extent 
singing  is  an  exercise  in  our  public  and  private 
schools  I  know  not ;  but  sure  I  am  that,  wherever 
introduced,  its  influence  must  be  of  the  most  happy 
character.  For  mj'self,  I  would  not  continue  my 
school  a  day  without  it.  As  an  introduction  to 
the  duties  of  the  day,  nothing  can  be  more  chas- 
tening to  the  feelings,  more  animating  to  the 
spirits,  more  incentive  to  the  faithful  and  consci- 
entious discharge  of  duty,  than  singing  an  appro- 
priate sacred  song,  replete  with  sentiments  of 
piety,  benevolence,  and  practical  righteousness  ; 
impressing  upon  the  heart,  in  the  higher  language 
of  poetry,  our  duties  to  God,  to  each  other,  and 


6  PREFACE. 

to  ourselves.  Should  this  book,  therefore,  be  the 
means  of  introducing  singing  into  only  one  school 
where  it  has  heretofore  been  neglected,  I  shall  not 
have  made  it  in  vain. 

C.  D.  CLEVELAND. 
Philadelphia,  May  1,  1850. 


PREFACE  TO  THE  SECOND  EDITION. 


Another  edition  of  my  *'  Hymns  for  Schools" 
being  called  for,  I  have  endeavoured  to  make  it  as 
perfect  as  possible.  To  this  end,  six  hymns  in  the 
first  edition,  namely,  81,  108,  139,  148,  236,  and 
279,  which  I  found  to  be  duplicated  either  in  whole 
or  in  part,  have  been  cancelled,  and  others,  cer- 
tainly not  inferior,  substituted  for  them.  To  the 
*' Index  of  First  Lines,"  I  have  added  the  names 
of  the  authors,  which  I  am  sure  will  be  considered 
an  improvement;  and  in  place  of  the  "Index  to 
the  Tunes,"  which  was  not  wanted,  I  have  put 
four  new  tunes,  as  suggested  by  two  or  three 
teachers  who  have  used  the  book.  A  few  slight 
errors,  not  necessary  to  mention,  have  also  been 
corrected ;  so  that  now,  I  believe,  the  work  is  as 
good  as  I  can  make  it,  and  still  more  worthy  of  the 
confidence  of  those  teachers  who  have  spoken  so 
warmly  in  its  praise.  C.  D.  C. 

Philadelphia,  July  1,  1851. 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have C.  Wciley-  •  65 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light Barhauld-  -STQ 

Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise Steele-  -131 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Duncan  •  •  323 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord Steele  •  •  242 

Almighty  God,,  in  humble  prayer Montgomery-  •  30 

Almighty  Maker,  God WatU-  -  89 

And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high Steele-  •288 

And  dost  thou  say.  "Ask  what  thou  wilt'' yexvton-  -193 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love Steele  ■  -  20 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year Browne-  -066 

Another  day  its  course  hath  run Pki-pont-  -376 

Another  week  has  passed  away Sjcred  Poetry-  -377 

Arise,  arise,  with  joy  survey Pratt's  Coll.-  -200 

Arise,  my  soul,  with  rapture  rise Epis.  OjU.-  -134 

As  flows  the  rapid  river S.  F.  Smith-  -364 

As  the  sun's  enlivening  eye yeicton  •  -368 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more Anon.  •  -371 

At  the  golden  rise  of  day L.  W.  Bacon  ■  -352 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song Hammond-  •177 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun Kenn-  •     8 

Awake,  my  soui,  life  up  thine  eyes Barhauld-  •  91 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve Doddridge-  •  57 

Awake,  our  souls,  away,  our  fears Watts-  •  78 

Before  thy  mercy's  throne An.  Hymns-  -197 

Before  we  close  our  eyes,  each  night Pollen  •  •     9 

Behold,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound Doddridge-  •  60 

Behold  :  the  lofty  sky Watts-  -227 

Behold  the  morning  sun Witts  -  •     5 

Behold  I  the  mountain  of  the  Lord Scotch  Par.-  .256 

Behold  the  Prince  of  Peace XeedTiam  •  -363 

Behold  the  sun,  how  bright Moore-  -154 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace Xeicton  -  ^217 

Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  form Enfidd-  -251 

Beset  with  snares  oij  every  hand Doddridge  •  -295 

Bestow,  0  Lord,  upon  our  youth Gowper-  -118 

Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God '- WiUs--Uo 

Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  do  move Watt.?-  •  87 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds Riwcett- -IS9 

Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires RafHes-  ^247 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  liberal  heart E.J.  Fitch-  -230 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart Barhauld-  •176 

Blest  work!  the  youthful  mind  to  win Piatt's  OIL-  -206 

By  Siloam's  cool  and  shady  rill Heber-  -249 

Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God Hcmans-  •  -388 

7 


8  INDEX    or   FIRST   LINES. 

Childron,  in  years  and  knowledge  young Widts-  -119 

Children,  listen  to  the  Lord   Hastings-  -265 

Children  of  Christ,  arise Stgourmy  ■  -210 

Christian  soldier,  heavenward  pressing A.  C.  Coxe-  -356 

Christian  soldiers,  wake  to  glory Ch.  Lyrics-  -337 

Come,  and  let  us  sweetly  join Wesley-  -271 

Come,  blessed  Spirit,  Source  of  light Beddmne-  128 

Come,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord Watts-  -234 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell Watts-  •269 

Come,  every  pious  heart Stennett-  -263 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove BroionC'  •  37 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls Watts-  •  62 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind Burder-  -280 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come • Hart  •  •  70 

Come,  kingdom  of  our  God JolinS'  '255 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Watts-  •  73 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart Steele-  •  85 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare Newton-  -304 

Come,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays Blacldock-     14 

Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice Barbauld-  '156 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad Watts-  •  99 

Come,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed Steele-  •179 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord Watts-  -133 

Come  when  the  leaves  are  greenest L.  G.  Pray-  ^382 

Come,  ye  that  wish  to  know  the  Lord G.  Burder-  -240 

Day  by  day  the  manna  fell Conder-  '310 

Dear  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear Dale-  ^387 

Dear  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat Steele-  •  43 

Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul Steele  -  •  204 

Delightful  is  the  task  to  sing Sp.  of  Psalms-  -277 

Deny  thee!  what,  deny  the  way Christian  Harp-  •326 

Early,  my  G od,  without  delay Watts •  -112 

Eternal  God,  almighty  cause Broivne-  -292 

Eternal  God,  I  bless  thy  name Doddridge-  -2>12 

Ear  from  mortal  cares  retreating J.  Taylor-  -254 

Ear  from  the  world,  0  Lord,  I  flee Couper-  -  86 

Ear  from  thy  servants,  God  of  grace Doddridge-  -130 

Father,  adored  in  worlds  above Birmingham  Coll.-  -   80 

Father  of  all,  we  bow  to  thee Scotch  Par.-  -286 

Father  of  light,  conduct  our  feet " Smart-  •  56 

Father  of  me  and  all  mankind Wesley'' s  Col.  -  -209 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love,  Far  from Moore-  -315 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love,  0  hear Colly er-  -199 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word Steele-  ^129 

Father  of  our  feeble  race J.  Taylor-  -  71 

Father,  thy  paternal  care Bowring-  ^140 

Father,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift Epis.  Coll.-  -330 

Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I Furness-  -164 

Fountain  of  mercj-,  God  of  love Epis.  Coll.-  -245 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies • Watts-  •369 


INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES.  9 

From  earliest  dawn  of  life PraWs  CjU.-  •  11 

From  every  earthly  pleasure — Ci.  Psalmist-  -216 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows Stowdl  •  •  233 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains •  •  •  -Heber-  -  67 

Gently,  Lord,  0  gently  lead  us Hastings-  -105 

Give  thanks  to  God,  he  rei^rns  above Watts '  •  29 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise Watts  -  •  287 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night Kenn-  -373 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son B^.ddome-  -243 

God  is  my  strong  salvation J.  Montgomery  -  -ZVJ 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Covjper-  •  95 

Goi.1  of  love,  we  look  to  thee Wtsl^y-  -125 

God  of  my  life,  my  morning  song Steele-  -  13 

God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days Doddridge  -  -224: 

God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power C.  Wesley-  -BIG 

God  of  our  fathers,  by  whose  hand Epis.  Col.  -  -218 

God  of  the  morning,  at  thy  voice Watts-  -123 

God  of  truth  and  Gcd  of  love Vestry  Hymns-  •  42 

Go,  when  the  morning  shineth Anon.-  -  25 

Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine Stacker-  -152 

Great  Father  of  each  perfect  gift Doddridge-  -158 

Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend Anon.-  •  22 

Great  God,  attend  while  here  we  sing Watts-  -1^1 

Great  God,  beneath  whose  piercing  eye Watts-  -381 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  Watts-  -111 

Great  God,  in  whom  we  live  and  move Anon.-  -Zoo 

Great  God,  our  Father  and  our  Friend Exeter  Coll.-  -  18 

Great  God,  to  thee  my  morning  song Steele-  -  77 

Great  God,  to  thee  my  voice  I  raise Calvin  -  - 165 

Great  God,  to  thee  our  songs  we  raise An.  Hymns-  -liS 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand Doddridge-  •     3 

Great  Saviour,  who  didst  condescend PratVs  Coll.-  -121 

Great  Source  of  life  and  light Wesley-  -103 

Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah Oliver-  -139 

Guide,  0  Lord,  our  youthful  band J??/>«..  -194 

Hail,  reviving,  joyous  spring Pollen  -  -122 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed Montgomery-  -  47 

Happy  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord Watts-  -170 

Happy  the  children  of  the  Lord Anon.-  -137 

Happy  the  child  whose  tender  years Watts-  •258 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  steps Needham-  -272 

Hark,  from  that  glorious  world,  what  songs Anon.--  28 

Hark,  hark,  the  notes  of  joy  Reed's  Cdl.-  -  54 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes Doddridge-  •  84 

Hark,  the  herald  angels  sing Rippons  Coll.-  -360 

Hark,  what  mean  those  holy  voices Cawood-  -361 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time Sp.  of  Psalms-  -  21 

Hasten,  0  Lord,  that  happy  tfmp Vole  -  -266 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God Watts-  -138 

High,  in  yonder  realms  of  lii^ht Ragles-  •  145 


10  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord Salisbury  Cull-  .150 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts-  '220 

How  blest  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord Watts-  '351 

How  blest  the  children  of  the  Lord Sji.  of  Psalms-  -348 

How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds Burhauld-  •207 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies Barhauld-  -383 

How  gentle  God's  commands Doddridge-  '201 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears Logan-  -143 

How  oft,  alas,  this  wretched  heart Steele-  •  79 

How  pi-ecious  is  the  book  divine Faivcctt-  -  72 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts Watts-  •     7 

How  shall  we  praise  thee,  Lord  of  Light  Bowring-  -208 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight Swain-  -   66 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound Bowring-  -  55 

How  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray Fallen-  -344 

How  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord Anon.-  -327 

How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile Kelly-  -  39 

How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies PratVs  Coll.-  -226 

Hush  the  loud  cannon's  roar Johns-  -  346 

I  ask  not  wealth,  nor  pomp,  nor  power Ileginhotham-  •  93 

If  all  our  hopes  and  all  our  fears Bowring-  -354 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee Watts-  •  46 

In  life's  gay  morn,  when  sprightly  youth Bpis.  Col.-  •  27 

In  Israel's  fane,  by  silent  night Cawood-  .213 

In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid Hawlcesworth-  .248 

Intercessor,  throned  on  high ! Barton  -  -  343 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory Bowring-  -318 

In  the  morning  I  will  pray Furness-  '270 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth Salishury  Coll.  -  •  52 

In  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling PratVs  Col.  •  .246 

Is  this  a  fast  for  me Drummond-  -380 

It  is  the  Lord  who  gives  me  all Greene-  -339 

Jehovah,  God!  thy  gracious  power Dr.  Thompson-  •  12 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home Church  Psalmody  -  -235 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be Grigg  -  •  74 

Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory  Lock  ITosp.  Coll.-  -175 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise Ch.  Psalmody  ■  -202 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun Watts-  •  26 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me C.  Wesley-  -211 

Jesus,  where  in  thy  name  we  meet Coioper-  •  94 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come Watts-  -157 

Let  avarice,  from  shore  to  shore Stennett-  .285 

Let  every  creature  join Steele  -  .322 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend Watts  -  -  69 

Let  party  names  no  more Beddome-  .273 

Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise Wardlaiv-  .307 

Lo,  God  is  here,  let  us  adore Salishury  Coll.-  -  58 

Lo,  my  Shepherd's  hand  divine Slerriclc-  .328 

Long  as  T  live  I'll  bless  thy  name Walts-  -293 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing F>ender-  .367 


IXDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


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Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear Walls- 

Lord.  I  would  own  thy  tender  care Watts- 

Lord  of  hosts,  what  heavenly  bliss Anon.  - 

Lord  of  my  life,  oh  may  thy  praise Stede  • 

Lord,  should  we  leave  ihy  hallowed  feet Doane- 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through-  •  •  •  Watts 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now Hammond 

Lord,  when  my  raptured  thought  surveys Steele- 

Lord,  when  thine  ancient  people  cried-  •  •  Caroline  Seivall 
Lord,  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne-  •  -Move's  Devotions- 

Lo,  the  bright,  the  rosy  morning Boston  S.  S.  H.  B.- 

Make  us  by  thy  transforming  grace Stede- 

May  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart StecU- 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour Nexcton- 

Mighty  Saviour,  we  would  bless  thee Rohinson- 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord Watts- 

My  Father,  cheering  name  I Steele  - 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts  - 

My  God,  in  morning's  radiant  hour Anon.- 

My  God,  I  thank  thee,  may  no  thought Norton - 

My  Godj  my  Father !  blissful  name Steele  - 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be Watts- 

My  God,  permit  my  tongue Watts- 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Walts- 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise H.  More- 

My  God,  who  mak'st  the  sun  to  know Watts - 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right Doddridge - 

My  gracious  Lord,  whose  changeless  love Montg.  ColL- 

My  Maker  and  my  King Stede- 

My  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice Doddridge - 

My  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord Walls- 

My  son,  know  thou  the  Lord Anon.- 

Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard Watts- 

Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise Doddridge- 

Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King! Heginbolhard- 

Now  let  our  mingling  voices  rise Anon,  • 

Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime ■ Gibbons- 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone Epis.  Coll.  - 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song Watts - 

0  blessed  Saviour,  how  divine - Watts- 

0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul Walls  - 

0  cease,  my  wandering  soul Epis.  Coll.  - 

0  could  I  find  from  day  to  day Ch.  Psalmody- 

0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God Coivper- 

0  God,  I  thank  thee  that  the  night-  •  - Pierpont- 

0  God,  let  this,  my  morning  song Watts- 

0  GckJ,  our  help  in  ages  past Watts- 

0  God,  our  strength,  to  thee  our  song-  -  -Spirit  of  Psalms - 

Oh  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still Bowring- 

Oh,  timely  happy,  timely  wise Kcble  - 


12  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

0  Lord,  another  day  has  flown H.  K.  White-  -126 

0  Lord,  ho\Y  many  are  my  foes Watts-  '238 

0  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart J.  F.  Oberlin-  .257 

0  may  I  love  at  early  day Anon.'  •341 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day Waits-  •  17 

Once  more,  the  light  of  day  I  see B.  Bay-ton-  -305 

One  sweet  flower  has  drooped  and  faded Waterston-  '385 

On  thee,  each  morning,  0  my  God Kippis-  •  36 

0  render  thanks  to  God  above Tate  <£  Brady-  -291 

0  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways Watts-  -  32 

O  thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows Haweis-  -259 

0  thou  that  hearest  prayer Pratt's  Coll.-  •  75 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry Watts-  '132 

0  thou,  to  whom  in  ancient  time Pierpont-  -109 

0  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight Moravian-  -198 

0  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears Steele-  -192 

Our  Father,  God,  once  more  we  raise Anon.-  -283 

Our  Father,  God,  to  thee  alone Merrick-  '300 

Our  Father  sits  on  yonder  throne Anon.'  -321 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear Montgomery-  •  31 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls Doddridge-  -180 

Our  vows,  our  prayers  we  now  present Logan-  '236 

0  walk  with  God,  and  thou  shalt  find A.  C.  Coxe-  -345 

0  Zion,  tune  thy  voice Doddridge-  -Ibd 

Perpetual  Source  of  light  and  grace Doddridge-  '160 

Pilgrim,  burdened  with  thy  sin Crahbe-  -338 

Praise  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above Pratfs  Coll.-  .100 

Praise  the  Lord!  ye  heavens,  adore  him-  •  'Liverpool  Coll.-  -335 

Praise  to  God,  0  let  us  raise Fallen-  .169 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire Montgomery-  •   50 

Providence,  profusely  kind Anon^-  -136 

Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart Newton-  - 102 

Remember  thy  Creator S.  F.  Smith- .     4 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return Doddridge-  -110 

Return,  0  wanderer,  now  return  Colly er-  -  40 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings Cennick-  .120 

Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe Toplady-  -172 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing Bohinson-  .222 

Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding Anon.-  -290 

Scorn  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed Boole  of  Hymns-  -331 

See,  another  year  is  gone Neiuton-  •     2 

See  how  the  mounting  sun E.  Scott-  -350 

See  the  leaves  around  us  falling Home-  .275 

Shine,  mighty  God,  on  Zion  shine Watts-  .185 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God Doddridge-  .262 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time Ilervcy-  .188 

Sing  to  the  Lord  most  high D wight-  .274 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims Doddridge-  .203 

J  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express Watts-  •  82 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery '  .250 


IXDEX   OF    FIRST    LINES.  13 

Source  of  being,  Holy  Father Plerpord-  •  35 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies Ryland-  -284 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed Montgomery-  •  96 

Speak  gently,  it  is  better  far D.  Bates-  •  88 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears Watts-  -  76 

Stem  winter  throws  his  icy  chain Steele-  -336 

Sweet  is  the  time  of  spring Anon.-  -  61 

Sweet  is  the  work,  0  Lord ^P- of  Psalms-  -163 

Sweet  peace  of  conscience,  hearenly  guest-  -Heginhotham-  -141 

Take  up  thy  cross,  the  .Saviour  said Ch.  Lyrics-  -302 

The  branch  is  stooping  to  thy  hand Smedley-  -334 

The  Christian  warrior,  see  him  stand Montgomery-  -241 

The  dove  let  loose  in  eastern  skies Moore-  '162 

Thee  will  I  love,  0  Lord,  my  strength Watts-  -104 

The  God  of  glcry  walks  his  round Heber-  -279 

The  God  of  Israel  never  sleeps Cunningham-  -358 

The  God  of  nature  and  of  grace Montgomery-  '261 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord Watts-  -  24 

The  leaves  around  me  falling S.  F.  Smith-  -306 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Addison-  -  83 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is Watts-  •  19 

The  morning  light  is  breaking S.  F.  Smith-  -320 

There  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks -  •  •  • Steele  -  -151 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight Watts-  '135 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest Tappan-  -107 

There  is  a  region,  lovelier  far Christian  Harp-  -289 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear Steele-  •  15 

The  Saviour,  oh  what  endless  charms Steele  -  -  41 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts i})i>.  Coll. -  -311 

Thou  art,  0  God,  the  light  and  life 3fo<yre  -155 

Thou  art  the  Way,  to  thee  alone Doane-  -  45 

Thou  lovely  source  of  true  delight Stf,ele-  -178 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart Steele-  -127 

Thou  that  dost  my  life  prolonjf  Ch.  Psalmody-  -190 

Thrice  happy  man,  who  fears  the  Lord Watts-  -  98 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life-  •  -Tate  d- Brady-  -147 

Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  night Kelly-  -309 

Through  all  the  years  of  childhood's  prime-  -^S.  F.  Smith-  -347 

Thus  said  Jesus,  Go  and  do W.  Bo?coe-  -  81 

Thus  saith  the  first,  the  great  command Watts-  -191 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on > WatOi-  -374 

Thy  footsteps.  Lord,  with  joy  we  trace-  •  •  Wardlavfs  Coll.-  -264 

Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess Gibbons-  -319 

Thy  kingdom  come,  all  sinful  lands Emily  Taylor-  -168 

Time  is  winging  us  away Burton-  '365 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come Waits-  -117 

"Tis  summer,  glorious  summer 3Iiss  Sim.s-  -153 

To  honour  those  who  gave  us  birth Xot'l-  -342 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name Steele-  '253 

To  God;  the  onlv  wise Watts-  -  90 

B 


14  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord NeedJiam,'  -183 

To  thee,  my  God,  to  thee  belong Walker  -  -353 

To  thee,  0  blessed  Saviour Anmi.  •  •  59 

To  your  Creator,  God Steele-  -244 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes Waits-  -113 

Walk  in  the  light !  so  shalt  thou  know Barton-  -298 

We  are  living — we  are  dwelling A.  O.  Coxe-  -332 

We  bless  the  Lord,  the  just  and  good Watts-  -231 

Welcome  now  another  morning Anon.-  -ISl 

Were  all  our  hopes  and  all  our  fears Bowring-  -228 

We  sin  whenever  we  pursue Peahody  -  -142 

What  are  these  in  bright  array -^  Montgomery  -  «281 

What  if  the  little  rain  should  say •  Cutter-  -349 

What  precept,  Jesus,  is  like  thine Mrs.  Livermore-  -IQS 

What  secret  hand,  at  morning  light Montgomery-  -260 

What  though  we  never  saw  thee  tread Ch.  Lyrics-  "SOI 

V»^hat  though  the  arm  of  conquering  death-  •  -Doddridge-  -384 

When  a  foolish  thought  within Anon.-  -225 

When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God Marvell-  -  '  6 

When  for  some  little  insult  given J.  Taylor-  •  53 

When  his  salvation  bringing  Anon.-  -  34 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay Gibbons-  -278 

When  Jesus  left  the  throne  of  God Montgomery-  -329 

When  Jordan  hushed  his  waters  still Campbell-  -362 

When  morning's  first  and  hallowed  ray Ch.  Harp-  -324 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies Sir  i?.  Grant-  -124 

When  wakened  by  thy  voice  of  power Bowring-  -219 

When  the  worn  spirit  wants  repose Edin.  Coll.-  -378 

Where  shall  the  sons  of  peace  be  found Ch.  Lyrics-  -  276 

Wherewith  shall  we  approach  the  Lord -Browne-  -294 

While  in  the  tender  years  of  youth PratVs  Coll.-  -205 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power- 3Iiss  Williams-  -  51 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun Neioton  -  •     1 

Who  is  thy  neighbor  ?  he  whom  thou Peabody-  -  48 

Who,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  o'er Lyte-  -182 

Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place Watts-  -237 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue Fawcett-  -141 

Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu Steele-  -149 

Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigor  warm Doddridge-  -101 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice Waits-  -167 

Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears Beddome-  -221 

Youth,  when  devoted  to  the  Lord •  16 


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i        January  1.  7s.  Benevento. 

REFLECTIONS  AT  THE  BEGDTSTNG   OF   THE  TEAR. 

"  We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told." — Ps.  xc.  9. 

1  "XXrHILE  with  ceaseless  course  tlie  sun 

*  ^     Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here. 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  hare  done  "with  all  below; 
We  a  little  longer  wait ; 

But  how  little — none  can  know. 

2  Spared  to  see  another  year, 

Guard  us  all,  0  God,  each  day ; 
Let  thy  blessing  meet  us  here, 

Guide  us  all  in  "Wisdom's  way. 
Here  may  we  each  hour  improve, 

"Walk  in  duty's  happy  road. 
Toward  each  other  cherish  love. 

Daily  live  more  near  to  God. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us,  henceforth,  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view ; 
Bless  thy  word  to  us  while  young, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love:  • 

-And  when  life's  short  race  is  run, 

Mav  wc  dwell  with  thee  above. 


2,  3  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [JAN. 

Zi        January  2.  7s.  Be?ievento. 

THE  NEW  TEAR. 

"Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  handbroadth ;  and 
mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee ;  verily  every  man  at  his  best 
estate  is  altogether  vanity." — Ps.  xxxix.  5. 

1  CEE,  another  year  is  gone  ! 

^  Quickly  have  the  seasons  past; 
That  we  enter  now  upon, 

Will  to  many  prove  the  last. 
Mercy  hitherto  has  spared  ; 

But  have  mercies  been  improved? 
Let  us  ask, — Are  we  prepared, 

Should  we  be  this  year  removed  ? 

2  Some,  whom  we  no  longer  see, 

Who  their  mortal  race  have  run, 
Seemed  as  fair  for  life  as  we. 

When  the  former  year  begun. 
While  we  now  instruction  hear, 

Help  us.  Lord,  each  one  to  think 
That  eternity  is  near  ; 

We  are  standing  on  the  brink ! 

3  If  from  sin  thou'st  made  us  free, 

By  thy  pardoning  love  and  grace ; 
Welcome  then  the  call  will  be 

To  depart  and  see  thy  face. 
To  the  good,  while  here  below, 

With  new  days,  new  mercies  come, 
But  the  happiest  day  they  know. 

Is  their  last,  which  leads  them  home. 


3        January  3.  L.  M.  Old  Hundred, 

IITMN   FOU  THE  NEW   TE-VR. 

"  Having  therefore  obtained  help  of  God,  I  continue  unto 
this  day." — Acts  xxvi.  22. 

I  r^  REAT  God !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
^^  By  which  supported,  still  we  stand ; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows ; — 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  its  close. 
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JAN.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS. 

2  By  day,  by  night, — at  home,  abroad, 
Still  '^e  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future — all  to  us  unknown — 

AVe  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed. 

Be  thou  our  joy, — and  thou  our  rest  ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  TVhen  death  shall  close  our  earthly  songs, 
And  seal,  in  silence,  mortal  tongues, 

Oh  then,  in  higher,  holier  lays. 
Our  souls  shall  celebrate  thy  praise. 


4:        January  4.  7s  &  6s.  Missionary. 

EE^IEMCER   THY    CREATOR. 

"  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  while 
the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh,  when  thou 
Shalt  say,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  them." — Eccl.  xiL  1. 

1  "OEMEMBER  thy  Creator 

-■-^'  AVhile  youth's  fair  spring  is  bright ; 
Before  thy  cares  are  greater. 

Before  comes  age's  night ; 
"While  yet  the  sun  shines  o'er  thee, 

While  stars  the  darkness  cheer. 
While  life  is  all  before  thee. 

Thy  great  Creator  fear. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator 

Ere  life  resigns  its  trust. 
Ere  sinks  dissolving  nature. 

And  dust  returns  to  dust ; 
Before  with  God,  who  gave  it, 

Thy  spirit  shall  appear : 
He  cries,  who  died  to  save  it, 

"Thy  great  Creator  fear." 

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5,  6  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [jAN 

0  January  5.  S.  M.  Shirland. 

GOD   AS  SEEN  IN  HIS  WORKS  ANI»  WORD. 

"  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul :  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes." — 
Ps.  xix.  7,  8. 

1  TDEHOLD  the  morning  sun 
-^  Begins  his  glorious  way, 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light ; 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 

For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  given  ! 

Oh !  may  I  never  read  in  vain. 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 


6       January  6.  C.  M.  St.  Martins. 

GOD  OUR  CONSTANT  BENEFACTOR. 

"  The  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  long-sufifering,  and 
abundant  in  goodness  and  truth." — Ex.  xxxiv.  6, 

1  TI/^HEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

T  T     My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 
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JAN.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  7,  8 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 


4         January  7.  CM.  Rochester. 

THE   SCEIPTURZS   THE   GUIDE   FOR  YOUTH. 

'•"Wherewith  shall  the  young  cleanse  their  way?  By  taking 
heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word." — Ps.  cxix.  9. 

1  TTOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
-■--■-  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rule  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

3  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  ; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise. 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God  1 

4  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth ; 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth 
And  well  support  our  age. 

0  January  8.  L.  M.  Duke  Street. 

A  MORXIXa  I>'V0CATI0N'. 

"  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  0  Lord ;  in  the 
morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will  look 
up.-'— P5.  V.  3. 

1  A  WAIyE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun, 
-^^  Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise. 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Thy  precious  time,  misspent,  redeem ; 
Each  present  day  thy  last  esteem ; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care, 
And  for  eternity  prepare. 

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9  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JAN. 

3  In  conyersation  be  sincere, 

Keep  conscience,  as  the  noontide,  clear ; 
Think  how  th'  all-seeing  God  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4  Lord !  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  ; 
Scatter  my  sins  like  morning  dew ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


y        January  9.  L.  M.  Hebron. 

SELF-EXAMINATION  ANTICIPATED  AS  A  GUIDE  TO  DUTY. 

"  Let  "US  search  and  try  our  ways,  and  turn  again  to  the 
Lord/' — Lam.  iii.  40. 

1  "OEFORE  we  close  our  eyes  each  night, 

-^  Let  each,  with  care,  these  questions  ask ; 
Have  I  endeavored  to  do  right, 
Nor  thought  my  duty  but  a  task? 

2  Have  I  been  gentle,  lowly,  meek, 

And  the  small  voice  of  conscience  heard? 
When  passion  tempted  me  to  speak, 
Have  I  repressed  the  angry  word  ? 

3  Have  I  with  cheerful  zeal  obeyed 

What  my  kind  parents  bade  me  do  ? 
Have  I  by  word  or  action  said 

The  thing  that  was  not  strictly  true  ? 

4  In  hard  temptation's  troubled  hour, 

Then  have  I  stopped  to  think  and  pray, 
That  God  would  give  my  soul  the  power 
To  chase  the  sinful  thought  away  ? 

5  0  Thou  !  who  seest  all  my  heart, 

Do  thou  forgive  and  love  me  still ; 
Do  thou  each  day  new  strength  impart. 
And  make  me  love  and  do  thy  will. 
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JAX.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  10;  11 

10  January  10.        L.  M.  AJfreton. 

CHRIST   OUR   EXAMPLE. 

"  For  I  have  giren  yon  an  example,  that  ye  should  do  as  I 
hare  done  to  you.'' — John  xiii.  15. 

1  A  FAKE  us,  by  thy  transforming  grace, 
-^  -*-  Dear  Saviour,  daily  more  like  thee  I 
Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 

To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be  I 

2  Oh,  how  benevolent,  and  kind  I 

How  mild ! — how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

3  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

4  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 

The  labors  of  his  life  were  love ; 
Then,  if  we  bear  the  Saviour's  name, 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

5  But  ah  I  how  blind  I — how  weak  we  are  I 

How  frail  I — how  apt  to  turn  aside  ! 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 
And  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

11  January  11.        S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 

THE  TOU>'G  ASKING  DIVIXE  GUXD-^XE. 

'•  Wilt  thou  not  from  this  time  cry  unto  me.  My  Father,  thou 
art  the  guide  of  my  youth?" — Jtr.  iii.  L 

1  "JpROM  earliest  dawn  of  life, 

-■-    Thy  goodness  we  have  shared ; 
And  still  we  live  to  sing  thy  praise, 
By  sovereign  mercy  spared. 

2  To  learn  and  do  thy  will, 

0  Lord,  our  hearts  incline  : 

And  o'er  the  paths  of  future  life 

Command  thy  light  to  shine. 

3  While  taught  thy  word  of  truth, 
May  we  that  word  receive; 

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12,  13  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [jAN. 

And  when  we  hear  of  Jesus'  name, 
In  that  blest  name  believe ! 

4       Oh !   let  us  never  tread 

The  broad,  destructive  road, 
But  trace  those  holy  paths  which  lead 
To  glory,  and  to  God. 

iJi        January  12.       C.  M.  Arlinglon. 

GOD   OUR  BENEFACTOR. 

'•The  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord." — Ps.  xxxui.  5 

1  TEHOVAH,  God!  thy  gracious  power 
^    On  every  hand  we  see  ; 

Oh !  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 

2  If,  on  the  wings  of  morn,  we  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound. 
Thy  hand  will  there  our  journey  lead, 
Thine  arm  our  path  surround. 

3  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps. 

And  reaches  to  the  skies; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 

4  From  morn  till  noon — till  latest  eve, 

Thy  hand,  0  God,  we  see ; 
And  all  the  blessings  we  receive 
Proceed  alone  from  thee. 

5  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time, 

On  thee  our  hopes  depend ; 

In  every  age — in  every  clime, 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

1 0        January  13.       C.  M.  Warwick. 

A  MORNING   SONG. 

"  I  will  ping  of  thy  power ;  yea,  I  will  sing  aloud  of  thy 
mercy  in  the  morning." — Ps.  lix.  16. 

1  r^  OD  of  my  life !  my  morning  song 
^-^  To  thee  I  cheerful  raise  : 
Thy  acts  of  love  'tis  good  to  sing, 
And  pleasant  'tis  to  praise. 


JAN.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  14,  15 

2  Preserved  by  thine  almighty  arm, 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene,  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
To  see  the  morning  light. 

3  Oh  I  let  the  same  almighty  care 

Through  all  this  day  attend  : 
From  every  danger — every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

4  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

14:        January  14.       L.  M.  Uxhridge, 

jr.UTSTT   OF   GOD. 

"  I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honour  of  thy  majesty,  and  of 
thy  wondrous  works." — Fs.  cxlv.  5. 

1  /^^OME,  0  my  soul !  in  sacred  lays, 

^  Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise  ; 
But  oh  I  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  ? 
AYhat  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme  ? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres. 
He  glory,  like  a  garment,  wears ; 

To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence,  with  wisdom,  shines ; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Eaised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing. 
Do  thou,  my  soul!  his  glories  sing; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue. 
Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song. 


iO        January  15.        CM.  Coronation. 

THE    saviour's  IXVITATIOX. 

'•  WhopoeTer  drinketh  of  the  water  that  I  shall  give  him,  shall 
never  thirst ;  but  the  water  that  I  shall  give  him,  shall  be 
in  him  a  well  of  water  springing  up  into  everlasting  life." — 
John  iv.  14. 


1   ^^HE  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear 
-*-   Attend  the  heavenly  sound; 


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16  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JAN. 

Ye  doubting  souls  !  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart. 
To  banish  mortal  wo. 

3  Ye  sinners !  come  ;  'tis  mercy's  voice  ; 

That  gracious  voice  obey ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

4  Dear  Saviour  !  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 


lb        January  16.       CM.  Balerma, 

TOUTH  DEVOTED  TO  GOD. 

"  My  son,  forget  not  my  law ;  but  let  thine  heart  keep  my 
commandments :  for  length  of  days,  and  long  life,  and  peace 
shall  they  add  to  thee." — Prov.  iii.  1,  2. 

1  TTOUTH,  when  devoted  to  the  Lord, 

-^    Are  pleasing  in  his  eyes ; 
A  flower,  though  ofl'er'd  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

2  'Tis  easier  far  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes ; 
For  sinners  who  grow  old  in  sin 
Are  hardened  by  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young ; 
Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

4  To  thee.  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign : 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 
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JAX.]  HYMNS  FOR  SCHOOLS.  17,  IS 

±V         January  17.        CM.  Feterhorough. 

A  MORMXG  HTMX. 

"  Cause  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning :  for 
in  thee  do  I  trust." — Ps.  cxliii.  8. 

1  /^XCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
^  Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  : 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise : 
My  sins  Trould  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

3  How  many  souls  from  earth  have  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun ! 
And  yet  thou  lengthenest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run. 

4  Great  God  I  let  all  my  hours  be  thine. 

While  I  enjoy  the  light ; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 


lb        January  18.        L.  M.  EJmgham. 

PRATEE,  FOR   DITiyE  GUIDANCE. 

"Order  my  steps  in  thy  word :  and  let  not  any  iniquity  hare 
dominion  over  me." — Ps.  cxix.  133. 

1  r^  RE  AT  God:  our  Father  and  our  Friend, 
^^    On  whom  we  cast  our  constant  care, 
On  whom  for  all  things  we  depend, 

To  thee  we  raise  our  humble  prayer. 

2  Endue  us  with  a  holy  fear ; 

The  frailty  of  our  hearts  reveal : 

Sin  and  its  snares  are  always  near — 

Thee  may  we  always  nearer  feel. 

3  Oh  I  that  to  thee  each  youthful  mind 

May  with  a  steadfast  love  aspire ; 
The  path  of  wisdom  early  find, 

And  check  the  rise  of  wrong  desire. 
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19;  20  HYMNS  FOR  SCHOOLS.  [JAN. 

4  Oh !  that  our  watchful  souls  may  fly 

The  first  perceived  approach  of  sin  ; 
Look  up  to  thee  when  danger's  nigh, 
And  feel  thy  fear  control  within. 

5  Search,  gracious  God  !  each  inmost  heart ; 

From  guilt  and  error  set  us  free  ; 
Thy  light,  and  truth,  and  peace  impart, 
And  guide  us  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 


ij        January  19.        S.  M.  Watcliman. 

THE  GOOD  SHEPHERD. 

"The  Lord  is  my  shepherd ;  I  shall  not  want." — Ps.  xxiii.  1. 

1  ^HE  Lord  my  shepherd  is  ; 
-^   I  shall  be  well  supplied ; 

Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 
Where  heavenly  pasture  grows  ; 

Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  fall  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim ; 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  afi'ords  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 

Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 


20        January  20.       L.  M.  Ward. 

EXAMPLE   OF  CHRIST. 

"  Christ  also  suffered  for  ns,  leaving  us  an  example  that  we 
should  follow  his  steps." — 1  Pet.  ii.  21. 

1     A  ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 

■^^  Such  let  our  conversation  be ; 

The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 

Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

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JAN.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  21 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

3  Oh,  hoTV  benevolent  and  kind ! 

How  mild  I  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  his  the  temper  of  our  mind, 

And  his  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  his  employment  and  delight : 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 

The  labours  of  his  life  were  love : 
Then,  if  we  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 


J/jL        January  21.  7s.  PleyeVs  Hymn, 

THE  EEIGN  OF   CHRIST. 

'•  The  Lord  hath  anointed  me  to  preach  good  tidings  unto 
the  meek;  he  hath  sent  me  to  bind  up  the  broken-hearted,  to 
proclaim  liberty  to  the  captives,  and  the  opening  of  the  prison 
to  them  that  are  bound.'" — Isaiah  Ixi.  1. 

1  TTASTEN,  Lord !  the  glorious  time, 
-*-■-  When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,. every  clime. 

Shall  the  gospel-call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  his  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore ; 
Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 

Then  be  broken  slavery's  chain ; 
Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gi*acious  Lord ; 

Ever  praise  his  glorious  name  ; 
All  his  mighty  acts  record  ; 

All  his  wondrous  love  proclaim. 


22j  23  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JAN. 

ZZ        January  22.       L.  M.  Hebron. 

GOD  OUR  FATHER. 

"  Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little 
child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein." — 3Iark  x.  15. 

1  r^  REAT  God !  and  wilt  thou  condescend 
^^  To  be  my  Father  and  my  friend  ? 

I  but  a  child,  and  thou  so  high, 
The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky ! 

2  Art  thou  my  Father  ? — Let  me  be 
A  meek,  obedient  child  to  thee  ; 
And  try,  in  every  deed  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  thee  as  I  ought. 

3  Art  thou  my  Father  ? — I'll  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  friend ; 
And  only  wish  to  do  and  be 

,    Whatever  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

4  Art  thou  my  Father  ? — Then,  at  last, 
When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down,  and  take  me,  in  thy  love, ' 
To  be  thy  better  child  above. 


23        January  23.       C.  M.  Medfield, 

GOODNESS  OP  GOD. 

"  Thou  art  good,  and  docst  good ;  teach  me  thy  statutes.'- — 
Ps.  cxix.  68. 

1  T  OKD,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care, 
-■-^  And  all  thy  love  to  me ; 

The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 
Are  all  bestow'd  by  thee. 

2  'Tis  thou  preservest  me  from  death 

And  dangers  every  hour  ; 
I  cannot  draw  another  breath, 
Unless  thou  givest  the  power. 

3  My  health,  and  friends,  and  parents  dear, 

To  me  by  God  are  given ; 
I  have  not  any  blessings  here. 
But  wliat  are  sent  from  heaven. 
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4  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  constant  care, 
A  child  can  ne'er  repay  ; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  prayer 
To  loye  thee  and  obey. 


Z4:        January  24.       L.  M.  Missionary  Chant. 

NATITRE   AXD  EEyZLATIOX. 

'•The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  alto- 
gether. More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea.  than 
much  fine  gold." — Ps.  xix.  9, 10. 

1  nPHE  heayens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  I 
-■-    In  eyery  star  thy  -wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 

We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 

And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess ; 
But  the  blest  yolume  thou  hast  writ 
Reyeals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

4  Great  Sun  of  Eighteousness  I  arise  ; 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heayenly  light ; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

5  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  yiew, 

In  souls  renew'd,  and  sins  forgiyen : 
Lord  I   cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew. 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heayen. 


^D        January  25.      7s  &  6s.  Missionary. 


'•  Pray  without  ceasing." — 1  Thess.  t.  17. 

1   C^  0,  when  the  morning  shineth, 
^-^    Go,  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go,  when  the  eye  declineth. 
Go,  in  the  hush  of  niirht ; 

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26  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JAN 

Go,  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 

Put  earthly  thoughts  away, 
And,  in  God's  presence  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be ; 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim, 
And  blend  with  each  petition 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Or,  if  'tis  e'er  denied  thee 

In  solitude  to  pray, 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee 

When  friends  are  round  thy  way, 
E'en  then,  the  silent  breathing 

Thy  spirit  lifts  above 
Will  reach  his  throne  of  glory, 

Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

4  Oh,  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare, — 
The  grace  our  Father  gives  us 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer ! 
Whene'er  thou  pin'st  in  sadness. 

On  him  who  saveth,  call; 
And  ever  in  thy  gladness. 

Thank  him  who  gave  thee  all. 


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January  26.        L.  M.  Quito, 


CHRIST'S  KINGDOM. 


"He  shall  .iudj]^e  the  people  with  righteousness:  he  shall 
hrcak  in  pieces  the  oppressor :  his  name  shall  endure  for  ever; 
and  men  shall  be  blessed  in  him." — Fs.  Ixxii.  2,  4,  17. 

1  TESTIS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
^   Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head ; 

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JAN.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  27 

His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns ; 
The  joyful  captive  bursts  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  amen! 


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January  27.        CM.  Balerma. 


GOD   TO  BE   SOUGHT  EN'  YOUTH. 


"  Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing ;  therefore  get  wisdom :  and 
with  all  thy  getting  get  understanding."* — Prov.  iv.  7. 

1  TN  life's  gay  morn,  when  sprightly  youth 
-*-  With  vital  ardor  glows. 

And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose; — 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved, 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved; — 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days, 
And  cares  and  toils,  in  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways ; — 

4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age, 

With  vain  regret,  deplore, 

And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys, 

That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
Oh,  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  evening  blest. 

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28;  29  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  [jAN. 

Zo        January  28.        C.  M.  Christmas. 


'•  Now  they  desire  a  Ibetter  country,  that  is,  a  heavenly . 
wherefore  God  is  not  ashamed  to  be  called  their  God;  for  he 
hath  prepared  for  them  a  city." — Heb.  xi.  16. 

1  TTAKK!  from  that  glorious  world,  what  songs 
-*--*-  Those  heavenly  voices  raise ; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite  in  perfect  praise. 

2  Those  are  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know, 

If  Jesus  we  obey ; 
That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go, 
If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

3  This  is  the  joy  we  ought  to  seek, 

And  make  our  chief  concern ; 
For  this  we  come  from  week  to  week 
To  read,  and  hear,  and  learn. 

4  Our  earthly  race  will  soon  be  run, 

Our  mortal  frame  decay; 
Scholars  and  teachers,  one  by  one, 
Must  droop  and  pass  away. 

5  Great  God!  impress  the  serious  thought 

Each  day  on  every  breast; 
That  both  the  teachers  and  the  taught 
May  enter  to  thy  rest. 


29        January  29.        L.  M.  Alfreton. 

god's  care  acknowledged. 

"0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever." — Fs.  cvii.  1. 

1  r^  IVE  thanks  to  God — he  reigns  above ; 
^^  Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love; 
His  mercy  ages  past  have  known. 

And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 

2  His  smile  illumes  the  morning  ray, 
His  arm  protects  us  through  the  day; 
His  ever-watchful  eye  will  keep 

And  guard  us  safely  while  we  sleep. 
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JAN.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  30 

•3  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps  lest  we  stray, 
He  leads  us  with  a  father's  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

4  Oh  I  let  us,  then,  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord; 
How  great  his  works — how  kind  his  ways! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


30        January  30.        C.  M.  Mear. 

PRAYER  FOR  WISDOM. 

"Because  thou  hast  not  asked  riches,  wealth,  or  honour, 
neither  hast  asked  lon^  life ;  hut  hast  asked  wisdom  and 
knowledge  for  thyself:  wisdom  and  knowledge  13  granted 
unto  thee."- — 2  Chron.  i.  11,  12. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God,  in  humble  prayer 
-^^  To  thee  our  souls  we  lift ; 

Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 

2  'We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth 

Along  our  path  to  flow; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health, 
Nor  length  of  years  below: 

3  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 

May  bring  and  take  away ; 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  or  power. 
Lest  we  should  go  astray: 

4  We  ask  for  wisdom:  Lord,  impart 

The  knowledge  how  to  live ; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart 
To  each  of  us  now  give. 

5  May  we  remember  thee  in  youth, 

Before  the  evil  days; 
And  e'er  be  guided  by  thy  truth 
Li  wisdom's  pleasant  wavs. 

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31^  32  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

31        January  31.        S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 

THE  lord's  prayer. 

"  After  this  manner  pray  ye." — Matt.  vi.  9. 

1  O^'^  Heavenly  Father,  hear 
^^  The  prayer  we  offer  now : 

Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will 
On  earth  be  done  in  love, 

As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

8       Our  daily  bread  supply, 
While  by  thy  word  we  live; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  powei 
Our  feeble  hearts  defend; 

Deliver  in  the  evil  hour. 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine,  then,  for  ever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine ; 

The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 


oZ        February  1.        CM.  Arlington. 

BREATHING   AFTER   HOLINESS. 

'•0  ."end  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth  :  let  them  lead  me;  let 
them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill." — Ps.  xliii.  3. 

1  r\  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
^  To  keep  his  statutes  still ; 

0  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will. 

2  0  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 


FEB.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  33,  34 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  mine  eyes  ; 

Let  no  corrupt  design 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise 
Within  tliis  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord ! 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands — 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 


do        February  2.        7s.  FleyeVs  Hymn. 

god's  aid  invoked  in  the  morning. 

"  0  Lord,  he  gracious  unto  us,  be  thou  our  arm  every  morn- 
ing, our  salvation  also  in  the  time  of  trouble." — Isa.  xxxiii.  2. 

1  IVTOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone  ; 
-^^    Now  the  morning  light  is  come  : 
Lord,  m.ay  we  be  thine  to-day ; 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt,  and  clear  our  sight ; 
In  thy  service.  Lord,  to-day, 

May  we  stand,  and  watch,  and  pray. 

8  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound  ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

o4:        February  3.      7s  &  6s.  Eomaine. 

JTSU3  WELCOMED. 

"  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  Darid :  blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord :  hosanna  in  the  highest," — Matt.  xxi.  9. 

1  T\rHEN,  his  salvation  bringing, 
^*     To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 
Hosanna  to  his  name. 

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85  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

Nor  did  their  zeal  oifend  him, 

But  as  he  rode  along, 
He  bade  them  still  attend  him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  he  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
\Ye'll  flock  around  his  banner 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne  ; 
And  cry  aloud,  "  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son." 

8  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise. 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Might  well  hosanna  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words  ?  * 

No  !  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

00  February  4.      8s  &  7s.  Sicilian  Hijmn. 

TEMPERANCE    HYMX.* 

'•  Who  liatli  WO ?  who  hath  sorrow ?  who  hath  contentions? 
who  hath  babbling?  who  hath  wounds  without  cause?  who 
hath  redness  of  eyes  ?  The)^  that  tarry  long  at  the  wine ;  they 
that  go  to  seek  mixed  wine." — Prov.  xxiii.  29,  30. 

1  COURCS  of  being,  Holy  Father, 
^  With  the  day's  returning  light, 
Here  again  with  thanks  we  gather, 

For  the  mercies  of  the  night. 

2  Pillows  wet  with  tears  of  anguish, 

Couches  pressed  in  sleepless  woe, 
Where  the  sons  of  riot  languish, 
Father,  may  we  never  know ! 

8  For  the  maddening  cup  shall  never 
To  our  thirsting  lips  be  pressed, 
But  our  draught  shall  be,  for  ever, 
The  cold  water  thou  hast  blessed. 

*  On  the  4th  of  February,  1813,  the  "  Massachusetts  Society 
for  the  Suppression  of  Intemperance"  was  formed, — the  first  of 
the  kind  in  our  country. 
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FEB.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  36,  37 

4  This  shall  give  us  strength  to  labour, 

This,  make  all  our  stores  increase  ; 
This,  with  thee  and  with  our  neighbour, 
Bind  us  in  the  bonds  of  peace. 

5  For  the  lake,  the  well,  the  river, 

Water  brook,  and  crystal  spring, 
Do  we  now,  to  thee,  the  Giver, 
Thanks,  our  daily  tribute,  bring. 

36        February  5.        C.  M.  Si.  Martin's. 

OUE  SATETY  I>'  GOD. 

"  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  he  shall  pre- 
serve thy  soul.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and 
thy  coming  in." — Fs.  cxxi.  7,  8. 

1  /'^N  thee,  each  morning,  0  my  God, 

^^   My  waking  thoughts  attend  ; 
Iq  thee  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  thee  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys ; 
And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
A  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  When  evening  slumbers  press  my  eyes, 

With  his  protection  blest, 
In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest.  * 

4  My  spirit,  in  his  hand  secure, 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  still. 

o7        February  6.        L.  M.  Uxbridge. 

THE  ENFLUZXCE  OF   THE  SPIRIT  INVOKED. 

"  Thou  Shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  afterward  re- 
ceive me  to  glory.*' — Ps.  Ixxiii.  24. 

1  /^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
^^  With  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  our  Guide  ; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

D  37 


38,  39  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

Which  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ — the  living  way ; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray ; — 

4  Lead  us  to  God, — our  final  rest, — 
To  be  with  him  for  ever  blest ; 

Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share — 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there. 

So       February  7.        L.  M.  Truro. 

GLORY  AND  GRACE  IN  CHRIST. 

"Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name;  show  forth  his  salva- 
tion from  day  to  day." — Fs.  xcyi.  2. 

1  I^OW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 

-^^    Awake,  my  soul !   awake,  my  tongue ! 

Hosanna  to  the  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, — 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ! 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  Grace ! — 'tig  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name  : 

Ye  angels  !  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 
Ye  heavens  !  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

4  Oh  !  may  I  reach  that  happy  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face ;    ' 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

o9        February  8.        L.  M.  Bglngham. 

PLEASURE  OF  COMMUNING  WITH  GOD. 

"  My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet.  I  will  be  glad  in  the 
Lord."— Pi-,  civ.  34. 

1   TTOW  sweet  to  leave  the  world  a  while, 
-■"*-  And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord ! 


FEB.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  40,  41 

Dear  Saviour,  on  thy  people  smile, 
And  come  according  to  thy  word. 

2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat. 

That  we  may  here  converse  with  thee ; 
0  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet ! 
Let  this  the  gate  of  heaven  be. 

3  Come,  blest  Redeemer,  now  appear ; 

May  we  by  faith  behold  thy  face  ! 
Oh  speak,  that  we  thy  voice  may  hear, 
And  let  thy  presence  fill  this  place  ! 

40       February  9.       L.  M.  Uxhridge. 

THE  SEfXEE  INVITED  TO  GOD. 

"That  they  may  return  every  man  from  his  evil  way;  that 
I  may  forgive  their  iniquity  and  their  sin." — Jer.  xxxvi  3. 

1  "DETURX,  0  wanderer  I  now  return, 
-*-^  And  seek  thine  injured  Father's  face : 
Those  new  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 

Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer !  now  return. 

He  hears  thy  deep  repentant  sigh; 
He  hears  thy  softened  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  intruding  ear  is  nigh. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer !  now  return. 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  0  wanderer !  now  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 
Thy  FathfT  calls — "No  longer  mourn!" 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

4i        February  10.        CM.  Coronation, 

THE    saviour's  mission  AND  LOVE. 

'•Who  gave  himself  for  our  sins,  that  he  might  deliver  us 
from  this  present  evil  -world." — Gal.  i.  4. 


T 


HE  Saviour  ! — Oh  I  what  endless  charms 
Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound  1 


42  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  peace  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

In  rich  effusion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  wo. 

3  Oh  !  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine, 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store ! 
Dear  Saviour !  let  me  call  thee  mine ; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

4  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour  and  my  all ! 


42        February  11.        7s.  Sahhath, 


PRATER  FOR  A  CHRISTIAN  TEMPER. 

"Be  ye  therefore  followers  of  God,  as  dear  children;  and 
walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us." — I}ph.  v.  1,  2. 

1  p  OD  of  truth,  and  God  of  love  ! 
^-^  Send  thy  Spirit  from  above  ! 
Teach  us  so  to  speak  and  hear 
That  thy  glory  may  appear — 
That  in  us  the  world  may  find 
All  our  Master's  gentle  mind ; 
Thus  our  fellowship  approve,  f 
God  of  truth,  and  God  of  love ! 

2  God  of  truth,  and  God  of  love  ! 
O'er  our  wayward  tempers  move ; 
Touch  them  with  celestial  fire. 
Holy  love  and  zeal  inspire  : 
While  we  feel  the  sacred  glow, 
Lay  each  evil  passion  low  ; 
Frame  us  for  the  world  above, 
God  of  truth,  and  God  of  love  I 

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PEB.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  43,  44 

43        February  12.        CM.  Mear. 

THE   MERCY-SEAT. 

"  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy ;  my  heart  shall  rejoice  in  thy 
salvation." — FS.  xiii.  5. 

1  "T~\EAK  Father  I  to  thy  mercy-seat 
-^  My  soul  for  shelter  flies  : 

'Tis  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat, 
When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

2  My  cheerful  hope  can  never  die, 

If  thou,  my  God  !   art  near  ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high, 
And  banish  every  fear. 

3  My  great  Protector,  and  my  Lord  1 

Thy  constant  aid  impart; 
Oh  I  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word 
Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 

4  Oh  I  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  this  divine  retreat ; 
Still  let  me  trust  thy  power  and  love, 
And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 


44        February  13.        L.  M.  Portugal 

god's  goodness  U>'CEASIXG. 

"  Oh,  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid  up  for 
them  that  fear  thee." — Ps.  xxxi.  19. 

1  A  TY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  I 
-^'-*-  Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new  ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 

Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours, 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light. 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command, 

To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 
d2  41 


45^,46  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

4:0        February  14.        C.  M,  •     Peterborough , 

CHRIST  THE  WAY,   THE  TRUTH,   AND  THE  LIFE. 

"  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  am  the  way,  and  the  truth,  and  the 
_  "^  *    life :  no  man  cometh  unto  the  Father,  but  by  me. — John  xiv.  6. 

1  nnHOU  art  the  way — to  thee  alone 
-*-    From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 

Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth — thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life — ^the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death,  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way — the  truth — the  life  ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know. 
That  TRUTH  to  keep — that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

4o       February  15.        C.  M.  Arlington. 

GOD  EVERYWHERE. 

"  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and  art 
acquainted  with  ail  my  ways.  For  there  is  not  a  word  in 
my  tongue,  but  lo,  0  Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogether." — 
Ps.  cxxxix.  3,  4. 

1  TN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
-*-  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence.  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest  ; 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 
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FEB.]  HYMNS   TOR   SCHOOLS.  47 

4  Oh,  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
"Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 


-±7        Febmary  16.        7s.  &  6s.  Bomaine. 

THE  REIGX  OF   CHRIST. 

"  And  he  shall  sp^eak  peace  unto  the  heathen  :  and  his  do- 
minion shall  be  from  sea  to  sea,  and  from  the  river  to  the  ends 
of  the  earth."— Ztc7t.  ix.  10. 

1  TTAIL  to  the  Lord's  anointed! 
-^^  Great  David's  greater  Son ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression. 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succour  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy. 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
Before  him  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

3  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 

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48;  49  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

48        February  17.       C.  M.  Rochester. 

"WHO  IS  MY  NEIGHBOR?" 

"  To  do  good,  and  to  communicate.*  forget  not :  for  with  such 
sacrifice  God  is  well  pleased." — Heb.  xiii.  16. 

1  T/l/^HO  is  thy  neighbor  ?  he  whom  thou 

^^     Hast  power  to  aid  or  bless  ; 
Whose  aching  heart  or  burning  brow 
Thy  soothing  hand  may  press. 

2  Thy  neighbor  ?  'tis  the  fainting  poor, 

Whose  eye  with  want  is  dim  ; 

Oh,  enter  thou  his  humble  door, 

With  aid  and  peace  for  him. 

3  Thy  neighbor  ?  'tis  the  heart  bereft 

Of  every  earthly  gem  ; 
Widow  and  orphan  helpless  left: — 
Go  thou,  and  shelter  them. 

4  Thy  neighbor  ?  'tis  the  weary  slave. 

Fettered  in  mind  and  limb  ; 
He  hath  no  hope  this  side  the  grave ; 
Go  thou  and  ransom  him. 

5  Thy  neighbor  ?  pass  no  mourner  by ; 

Perhaps  thou  canst  redeem 

A  breaking  heart  from  misery  ; — 

Go,  share  thy  lot  with  him. 


49 


February  18.        L.  M.  Wells. 


GRATITUDE  FOR   THE   SAVIOUR. 

"  Thanks  he  unto  God  for  his  unspeakable  gift." — 2  Cor.  ix.  15. 

1  ]^0W  let  my  soul,  eternal  King ! 

-^^    To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring : 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow  ; 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below — and  worlds  above : 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 


*  "To  communicate  or  impart  to  others;  that  is,  to  sharo 
with  them  what  we  haye."^^a?'ne6\ 
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FEB.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  50 

3  There  ^hat  delightful  truths  I  read 
There  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed: 
His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear, 
Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  gives  my  laboring  conscience  peace ; 
Raises  my  grateful  passions  high, 

And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

5  For  love  like  this,  oh  I  let  my  song, 
Through  endless  years  thy  praise  prolong , 
Let  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 


50       February  19.       C.  M.  Medfield. 

TTHAT  IS  PEATEE? 

"  In  every  thing  by  prayer  and  supplication  -vrith  thanks- 
giving let  your  requests  be  made  known  unto  God. — Phil.  iv.  6. 

1  "pPvAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
-^     L'nuttered  or  expressed  ; 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, — 
"When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; — 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air ; 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
"While  angels,  in  their  songs,  rejoice. 
And  cry, — "Behold  he  prays  I" 

45 


51,  52  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

6  0  Thou !  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 
The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, — 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod: — 
Lord !  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

51        February  20.        C.  M.  Warwick. 

HABITUAL  DEVOTION. 

"  Every  day  will  I  bless  thee,  and  I  will  praise  thy  name  for 
ever  and  ever." — Fs.  cxlv.  2. 

1  Xy'HILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power  I 

*  *     Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

•5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 
Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 
The  gathering  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear ; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 


OJi        February  21.        C.  M.  Laneshorough. 

EARLY   PIETY. 

"  My  son,  give  me  thine  heart,  and  let  thine  eyes  observe  my 
ways:  so  shalt  thou  find  favour  and  good  understanding  in 
the  sight  of  God  and  man." — Prov.  xxiii.  26:  iii.  4. 

1   TN  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 
^  In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 


FEB.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  53 

Ere  age  arrive,  and  trembling  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb ; 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God  ! 

For  him  thy  powers  employ  ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope, 
Thy  confidence,  thy  joy. 

3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea; 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  blessed  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 

The  path  of  heavenly  truth  ; 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 

o3       February  22.        C.  M.  Balerma. 

forgivi:>t;s3  of  ixjceies. 

"For  if  ye  forgive  men  their  trespasses,  your  heavenly 
Father  will  also  forgive  you."' — Matt.  vi.  14. 

1  TX^HEN,  for  some  little  insult  given, 

'  *     ^ly  angry  passions  rise, 
I'll  think  how  .Jesus  came  from  heaven, 
And  bore  his  injuries. 

2  He  was  insulted  every  day, 

Though  all  his  words  were  kind  ; 
But  nothing  men  could  do  or  say 
Disturbed  his  heavenly  mind. 

3  Not  all  the  wicked  scoffs  he  heard, 

Against  the  truths  he  taught. 
Excited  one  reviling  word. 
Or  one  revengeful  thought. 

4  And  when  upon  the  cross  he  bled, 

With  all  his  foes  in  view, 
"Father,  forgive  their  sins,"  he  said; 
**  They  know  not  what  they  do." 

5  Dear  Jesus,  may  I  learn  of  thee 

My  temper  to  amend  ; 
And  speak  the  pardoning  word  for  me, 
Whenever  I  offend. 

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54,  55  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

54  February  23.        H.  M.  Lenox 

JOY  AT  THE  saviour's  BIRTH. 

"Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will 
toward  men.'" — Luke  11.  14. 

1  TTARK !  hark  !— the  notes  of  joy 
-*-■-  Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  seraphs  find  employ 

For  their  sublimest  strains  ; 
Some  new  delight  in  heaven  is  known ; 
Loud  sound  the  harps  around  the  throne. 

2  Hark!  hark! — the  sounds  draw  nigh, 

The  joyful  hosts  descend ; 
Jesus  forsakes  the  sky, 

To  earth  his  footsteps  bend ; 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race  ; 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

3  Bear,  bear  the  tidings  round  ; 

Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in  God  is  found, 

What  pity  he  can  show  ; 
Ye  winds  that  blow !  ye  waves  that  roll  I 
Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole. 

4  Strike,  strike  the  harps  again, 

To  great  Immanuel's  name  ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men  ! 

And  all  his  grace  proclaim ; 
Angels  and  men !  wake  every  string, 
For  'tis  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sing. 

55  February  24.       L.  M.  Hebron, 

TEACniNQS  AND  INVITATION  OF  JESUS. 

"Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labour,  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest." — MatL  xi.  28. 

1  TTOW  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 
-*--*-  From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace. 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 

And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place  ! 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way ; 

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FEB.]  HYMNS    FOR   SCHOOLS.  56,  57 

Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unyeiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  "Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home, 
Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest !" 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come. 
Obey  thee,  loye  thee,  and  be  blest. 


56        February  25.      C.  M.  Peterborough. 

PRATER  FOR  WISDOM. 

'•  How  mncli  better  is  it  to  get  wisdom  than  gold !  and  to  get 
understanding  rather  to  be  chosen  than  silver  I" — Prov.  xyi.  16. 

1  "pATHER  of  light:  conduct  our  feet 

-■-     Through  life's  dark,  dangerous  road  ; 
Let  each  advancing  step  still  bring 
Us  nearer  to  our  God. 

2  Let  heaven-eyed  prudence  be  our  guide  ; 

And  when  we  go  astray, 
Recall  our  feet  from  folly's  paths 
To  wisdom's  better  way. 

3  That  heavenly  wisdom  from  above 

Abundantly  impart ; 
And  let  it  guard,  and  guide,  and  warm, 
And  penetrate  each  heart ; 

4  Till  it  shall  lead  us  to  Thyself, 

Fountain  of  bliss  and  love  ! 
And  all  our  darkness  be  dispersed 
In  endless  light  above. 


07        February  26.      CM,  Christmas. 

THE   CKRISTIAN   RACE. 

"Wherefore,  seeing  we  also  are  compassed  about  with  so  great 
a  cloud  of  witnesses,  let  us  lay  aside  every  vii'viht,  and  the  sin 
which  doth  so  easily  beset  us.  and  let  us  run  with  patience  the 
race  that  is  set  before  us,  looking  unto  Jesus."' — Hcb.  xii.  1,  2. 

1     A  WAKIE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
■^^  And  press  with  vigor  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

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68;  59  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [FEB. 

2  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 

Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4  Blest  Saviour — introduced  by  thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun  ; 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 
We'll  lay  our  laurels  down. 

58        February  27.        L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 

GOD  EVERYWHERE  TO  BE  WORSHIPPED. 

"  0  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us  kneel  before 
the  Lord  our  maker." — Ps.  xcv.  6. 

1  T  0 !  God  is  here ;  let  us  adore, 

-■^  And  humbly  bow  before  his  face ; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power. 
Let  all  within  us  seek  his  peace. 

2  Lo  !  God  is  here  ;  him  day  and  night 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing  ; 
To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height. 

Heaven's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring. 

3  Being  of  beings !  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  incense  fill : 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will. 

4  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord !  impart ; 

More  of  thine  image  may  we  bear: 
Oh,  fix  thy  throne  in  every  heart. 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

Oy        February  28.    7s  &  6s.  Romaine. 

PRAISE  TO  THE  SAVIOUR. 

"  That  at  the  name  of  Jesus,  every  knee  should  bow,  and  that 
every  tonfj;ue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father."— P/ti7.  ii.  10,  11. 


T 


0  thee,  0  blessed  Saviour ! 
My  heart  exulting  sings, 
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FEB.]  UYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  60 


Rejoicing  in  thy  favor, 
Almighty  King  of  kings  ! 

I'll  celebrate  thy  glory, 
With  all  thy  saints  above, 

And  tell  the  joyful  story 
Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

Soon  as  the  morn  with  roses 

Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 
And  when  the  sun  reposes 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast; 
My  voice,  in  supplication. 

Well-pleased  thou  shalt  hear : 
Oh  !   grant  me  thy  salvation, 

And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 

i  By  thee,  through  life  supported, 

111  pass  the  dangerous  road, 
With  heavenly  hosts  escorted. 

Up  to  thy  bright  abode ; 
Then  cast  my  crown  before  thee, 

And,  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 
In  holier  songs  adore  thee, 

And  praises  evermore. 


60 


February  29.*     C.  M.  Rochester. 


THE  BAPD)  FLIGHT   OF  TDK. 


"7-^     ''  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our 
'    hearts  unto  wisdom.'" — Fs.  xc.  12. 

1  T>EHOLD,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound 
-^  That  marks  the  passing  year  I 

How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  round! 
How  short  the  months  appear ! 

2  So  fast  eternity  comes  on, 

And  that  important  day, 
When  all  that  mortal  life  has  done 
God's  judgment  shall  survey. 

'6  Yet,  like  an  idle  tale,  we  pass 
The  swiftly  gliding  year, 


*  The  occurrenoe  of  a  leap  year  gives  us  a  more  lively  sense 
of  the  rapid  tlitrht  of  time ;  and  we  are  apt  to  a«k  ourselves, 
Shall  we  ever  see  another  twenty-ninth  of  Februarj-  ? 

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61        HYMNS  FOR  SCHOOLS.   [MARCH. 

And  study  artful  ways  to  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

4  Awake,  0  God !  my  careless  heart 

Its  great  concern  to  see, 
That  I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll, 

If  future  years  arise ; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
To  joy  which  never  dies. 


61 


March  1.  S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 


"  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ;  who  covereth  the 
heaven  with  clouds,  who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth,  who 
maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains." — Ps.  cxlvii.  7,  8. 

1  O  WEET  is  the  time  of  spring, 

^  When  nature's  charms  ajDpear ; 
The  birds  with  ceaseless  pleasure  sing, 
And  hail  the  opening  year : 

2  But  sweeter  far  the  spring 
Of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

When  children  bless  and  praise  their  King, 
Who  loves  the  youthful  race. 

3  Sweet  is  the  dawn  of  day. 
When  light  just  streaks  the  sky  ; 

When  shades  and  darkness  pass  away, 
And  morning's  beams  are  nigh  : 

4  But  sweeter  far  the  dawn 
Of  piety  in  youth  ; 

When  doubt  and  darkness  are  withdrawn, 
Before  the  light  of  truth. 

5  Sweet  is  the  early  dew. 

Which  gilds  the  mountain's  tops. 
And  decks  each  plant  and  flower  we  view, 
AVith  pearly  glittering  drops  : 

6  But  sweeter  far  the  scene 
.    On  Zion's  holy  hill. 

When  there  the  dew  of  youth  is  seen 
Its  freshness  to  distil. 
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62        Marcli  2.  L.  M.  Portugal 

CHRIST'S   INVITATION. 

"  If  any  man  thirst,  let  him  come  unto  me  and  drink."— 
John  vii.  37. 

1  "  /^OME  hither,  all  ye  Tveary  souls, 

^  Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
AjQd  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  "  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me : 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  : 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea. 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  ''Blessed  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck. 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command ; 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand. 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 


63        March  3.  C.  M.  Peterborough. 

DESIRE   TO  WALK  WITH  GOD. 

'•  It  is  good  for  me  to  draw  near  to  God.'' — Fs.  Ixxiii.  28. 

1  (^H  !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
^-^  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, — 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  "WTiere  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

e2  53 


64,  65     HYMNS  FOR  SCHOOLS.   [MARCH. 

4  Return,  0  holy  Dove !  return, 

Sweet  messejiger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, — 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, — 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

64:        March  4.  L.  M.  Missionary  Chant. 

THE  EXAMPLE  OF  CHRIST. 

"  Whosoever  will  come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and 
take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me." — Mark  viii.  31. 

1  "\/rY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord ! 
^^  I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears. 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, — 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer  ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern  ; — make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 

Then  God,  the  judge,  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

65        March  5.  S.  M.  Watchman. 

CHRISTIAN  WATCHFULNESS. 

"And  what  I  say  unto  you,  I  say  unto  all, Watch." — Mark  xiii.37 

1         A    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
-^^  A  God  to  glorify ; 
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A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky: — 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfil, — 

Oh !  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 

And  oh  !  thy  servant.  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely, — 

Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 


66        March  6.  CM.  Medfield. 

THE  BEAUTY  OF   CHRISTIAN  LOVE. 

"By  this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  disciples,  if  ye 
have  love  one  to  another." — John  xiii.  35. 

1  TTOW  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight 
-*-■-  When  those  that  love  the  Lord, 

In  one  another's  peace  delight. 
And  thus  fulfil  his  word ! 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart : — 

3  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above. 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love : — 

4  When  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flows ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glows. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  to  heaven  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

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67 


Marcli  7.*  7s  &  6s.  Missionary. 


SPREAD  OF   THE  GOSPEL. 


"  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach,  the  gospel  to  every 
creature." — 31arlc  xvi.  15. 

1  Tj^ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
-*-     From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river. 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, — 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? — 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted. 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  !  0  salvation ! — 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft — waft,  ye  winds  !  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters  !  roll, — 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


*  On  the  7th  of  March,  1804,  a  meeting  was  held  in  London 
to  form  a  society  for  the  gratuitous  distribution  of  the  Bible; 
and  on  the  12th  of  the  same  month  the  organization  of  the 
'*  British  and  Toreign  Bible  Society"  was  completed. 
66 


MARCH.]        HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  68,  69 

68  Marcli  8.  S.  M.  Lisho?i. 

GRATITUDE   TO   GOD. 

"The  goodness  of  God  endureth  continually." — Ps.  lii.  1. 

1  'X  r Y  Maker  and  my  King ! 
^^  To  thee  my  all  I  owe ; 

Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou,  ever  good  and  kind  ! 
A  thousand  reasons  move, 

A  thousand  obligations  bind 
My  heart  to  grateful  love. 

3  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 
Dawned  on  my  early  days, 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 
To  form  my  lips  to  praise. 

4  The  creature  of  thine  hand, 
On  thee  alone  I  live  ; 

My  God  !  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  life  can  give. 

5  0  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

69  March  9.  C.  M.  Jordan. 

THE  INVITATIONS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

"  Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters,  and  he 
that  hath  no  money ;  come  ye,  buy  and  eat ;  yea  come,  buy 
wine  and  milk  without  money  and  without  price." — Isa.  Iv.  1. 

1  T  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
-^  x\nd  every  heart  rejoice  ; 

The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls. 

That  feed  upon  the  wind. 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  the  immortal  mind, — 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 

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70        HYMNS  FOR  SCHOOLS.   [MARCH. 

And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away — and  die — 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  ; — 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

70        March  10.  S.  M.  SUrland. 

INFLUENCES  OF  THE  SPIRIT  INVOKED. 

"If  ye,  then,  being  evil,  know  how  to  give  good  gifts  unto 
your  children;  how  much  more  shall  your  heavenly  Father 
give  the  Holy  Spirit  to  them  that  ask  him." — Luke  xL  13. 

1  /^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come ! 

^  Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  : 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 
Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood ; 

And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith. 
Our  doubts  and  fears  remove  ; 

And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart. 
To  sanctify  the  soul, 

To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

6       Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts ; 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

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MARCH.]       KYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  71,  72 

71        March  11.  7s.  Bencvento. 

THE  ACCEPTED   OFFERINO. 

"  I  was  an  hungered,  and  ye  eave  me  meat :  I  was  thirsty,  and 
ye  gave  me  drink :  I  was  a  stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in :  naked, 
and  ye  clothed  me :  I  was  sick,  and  ye  visited  me :  I  was  in 
prison,  and  ye  came  unto  me." — Matt.  xxv.  35,  36. 

1  "pATHER  of  our  feeble  race, 
-*-  Wise,  beneficent,  and  kind, 
Spread  o'er  nature's  ample  face. 

Flows  thy  goodness  unconfined: 
Musing  in  the  silent  grove. 

Or  the  busy  walks  of  men. 
Still  we  trace  thy  wondrous  love, 

Claiming  large  returns  again. 

2  Lord,  what  offering  shall  we  bring 

At  thine  altars  when  we  bow  ? 
Hearts,  the  pure  unsullied  spring 

AYhence  the  kirid  affections  flow  ; 
Soft  compassion's  feeling  soul, 

By  the  melting  eye  expressed ; 
Sympathy,  at  whose  control 

Sorrow  leaves  the  wounded  breast ; 

3  Willing  hands  to  lead  the  blind. 

Bind  the  wounded,  feed  the  poor; 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind, 

Charity,  with  liberal  store  : 
Teach  us,  0  thou  heavenly  KLing, 

Thus  to  show  our  grateful  mind, 
Thus  the  accepted  offering  bring. 

Love  to  thee  and  all  mankind. 


72        March  12.  C.  M.  Arlington. 

VALUE   OF   THE   SCRIPTUHES. 

'•All  scripture  is  given  hy  inspiration  of  God,  and  is  profitar 
hie  for  doctrine,  for  reproof  for  correction,  for  instruction  in 
righteousness." — 2  Tim.  iii.  16. 

1   TTOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
^^  By  inspiration  given  ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp,  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

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73  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.        [MARCH. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  onr  drooping  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way ; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 


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March  13.  C.  M.  Coronation, 


THE  LAMB  OF  GOD  WORSHIPPED. 


"Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and 
riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honour,  and  glory,  and 
blessing." — Rev.  v.  12. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
^  With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  '' Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died" — they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  :" — 
''Worthy  the  Lamb" — our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give. 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


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MARCH.]       HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  74,  75 

7-i        March  14.  L.  M.  Alfreton. 

''NOT   ASHAMED  OF   CHRIST/' 

'•  For  I  am  not  ashamed  of  the  gospel  of  Christ :  for  it  is  the 
power  of  God  unto  salvation  to  every  one  that  believeth." — 
Rom.  i.  16. 

1  TESUS  :   and  shall  it  ever  be— 

^    A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  -whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  though  endless  days  ? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  I — sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus — that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No  ! — when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, — 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ? — yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, — 
No  tear  to  wipe, — no  good  to  crave, — 
No  fears  to  quell, — no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  I 
And  oh  !  may  this  my  glory  be — 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 


75       March  15.        H.  M.  Bethesda. 

PLEADING   THE  PROMISE   OF   THE  SPIRIT. 

"Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me."— P^-.  li.  11. 

1       f\  THOU  that  hearest  prayer, 
^  Attend  our  humble  cry  ; 
And  let  thy  servants  share 
Thy  blessing  from  on  high : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word ; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

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76  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.        [MARCH. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  varied  wants  supply  ; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  thou, — 

We,  children  of  thy  grace : 
0  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  fill  the  place : 
So  shall  we  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

4  0  may  that  Sacred  Fire, 

Descending  from  above. 
Our  languid  hearts  inspire 

With  fervent  zeal  and  love ; 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
And  teach  our  grovelling  souls  to  rise. 

76        March  16.  L.  M.  Quito. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  VICTORY. 

"  Follow  after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith,  love,  patience, 
meekness :  fight  the  good  fight  of  faith ;  lay  hold  on  eternal 
life."— 1  Tim.  vi.  11, 12. 

1  C  TAND  up,  my  soul — shake  off  thy  fears, 
^  And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy. 

Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course ; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes ; 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross. 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on. 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign. 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace  ,' 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 


MARCH.]       HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  77,  78 

77  March  17.  L.  M.  Wells. 

A   MORNING   SONG. 

'•'As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God.  eyening,  and  morning,  and 
at  noon.'" — Fs.  ly.  16.  17. 

1  /^  REAT  God,  to  thee  my  morning  song, 
^-^  AVith  humble  gratitude  I  raise ; 

0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days,  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  every  gently  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  0  may  thy  power,  celestial  Guard, 

Through  all  this  day  preserve  from  harm: 
Can  danger  reach  me  while  the  Lord 
Extends  his  kind,  protecting  arm  ? 

4  And  when  this  day  my  duties  close. 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  again  to  praise  thy  name. 

78  March  18.  L.  M.  Truro. 

THE   HEAVENLY    RACE. 

"Forgetting  tho?e  things  which  are  behind,  and  reaching 
forth  unto  those  things  which  art^  before.  I  press  toward  the 
mark  for  the  prize  of  the  high  calling  of  God  in  Christ  Jesus." 
— PM.  iii.  13,  14. 

1  A  WAKE,  our  souls !   away,  our  fears  ! 
•^^  Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone ; 
Awake — and  run  the  heavenly  race, 

Ajid  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True, — 'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road. 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply ; 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

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79^  80  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.       [MARCH. 

4  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode ; 

On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 

Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 


79        March  19.  CM.  Mear, 

RETURNING  TO  GOD. 

"Return  unto  me,  and  I  will  return  unto  you,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts." — Mai.  iii.  7. 

1  "[TOW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 
-■-■-  Has  wandered  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 

Forgetful  of  his  word ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls — *'  Return !" 

Dear  Lord !   and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
Oh  !  take  the  wanderer  home, 

3  And  canst  thou — wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace  !  thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious — how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
A  heart  so  vile  as  mine  ! 

5  Thy  pardoning  love — so  free,  so  sweet — 

Dear  Saviour  !  I  adore ; 
Oh  !  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


80       March  20.  L.  M.  Old  Hundred, 

THE  lord's  prater. 

"  Thy  kingdom  come.    Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven,  so  in 
earth." — Luke  xi.  2. 

1  Tj^ATHER,  adored  in  worlds  above ! 
-*-    Thy  glorious  name  be  hallowed  still; 
Thy  kingdom  come,  in  truth  and  love  ; 
And  earth,  like  heaven,  obey  thy  will. 
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MARCH.]       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS].  81 

2  Lord,  make  our  daily  Tvants  thy  care. 

Forgive  the  sins  that  we  forsake  ; 
In  thy  compassion  let  us  share, 
As  fellow-men  of  ours  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  us  every  hour  ; — 

Thy  kind  protection  we  implore: 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power, — 
Be  thine  the  glory  evermore. 


81         March  21.  7s.  riejd's  Hymn. 

THE   GOLDEX   RULE. 

"  And  as  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  do  ye  also  to 
them  likewise." — Luke  vi.  31. 

1  'T'HUS  said  Jesus  :— "  Go  and  do 
J-   As  thou  wouldst  be  done  unto;" 
Here  thy  perfect  duty  see, 

All  that  God  requires  of  thee. 

2  Wouldst  thou,  when  thy  faults  are  known, 
Wish  that  pardon  should  be  shown  ? 

Be  forgiving,  then,  and  do 
As  thou  wouldst  be  done  unto. 

3  Shouldst  thou  helpless  be  and  poor, 
Wouldst  thou  not  for  aid  implore  ? 
Think  of  others,  then,  and  be 

What  thou  wouldst  they  should  to  thee. 

i  For  compassion  if  thou  call. 
Be  compassionate  to  all ; 
If  thou  wouldst  affection  find, 
Be  affectionate  and  kind. 

5  If  thou  wouldst  obtain  the  love 
Of  thy  gracious  God  above, 
Then  to  all  His  children  be 
What  thou  wouldst  they  should  to  thee. 


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82,  83  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.        [MARCH. 

82        March  22.        L.  M.  Ward. 

CHRISTIANITY  TO  BE  SEEN  IN  OUR  LIVES. 

"  And  I  saw  the  dead,  small  and  great,  stand  before  God ;  apd 
the  books  were  opened  :  and  they  were  judged  every  one  accord- 
ing to  their  works." — Eev.  xx.  12,  13, 

1  Q  0  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 

^  The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within. 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride ; 

While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  love. 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope — 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord — 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 


00  March  23.     L.  M.  6  lines.  Eaton, 

"THE   LORD  IS  MY   SHEPHERD." 

"  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me  :  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  they  comfort  me." — Ps.  xxiii.  4. 

1  'T^HE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
-*-    And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 

My  noon-day  walks  he  will  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight-hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint. 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 

My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads ; 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


MARCH.]       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  84 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile  ; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread. 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  0  Lord  !   art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  di-eadful  shade. 

o4:        March  24,         C.  M.  Coroiiatiort. 

DESIGN  OF  CHKIST'S  ADVENT. 

"  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  he  hath  anointed 
me  to  preach  the  gospel  to  the  poor ;  he  hath  sent  me  to  heal 
the  broken-hearted,  to  preach  deliverance  to  the  captives,  and 
recovering  of  sight  to  the  blind;  to  set  at  liberty  them  that 
are  bruised :  to  preach  the  acceptable*  year  of  the  Lord." — 
Luke  iv.  IS,  19. 

1  TTARK I  the  glad  sound  I  the  Saviour  comes, 
-*--■-  The  Saviour  promised  long! 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  He  comes — the  prisoner  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held: 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  comes — from  darkening  scales  of  vice 

To  clear  the  inward  sight ; 
And  on  the  eye-balls  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  light. 

4  He  comes — the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure ; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas.  Prince  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

*  The  "acceptable  year"  is  the  year  of  Jubilee,  referred  to  in 
Leviticus  xxv.  10,  "  And  ye  shall  proclaim  liberty  throughout 
all  the  land,  unto  all  the  inhabitants  thereof 

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85,  86  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.        [MARCH. 

85        March  25.        C.  M.  Christmas. 

THE  JOYS  OF  HEAVEN. 

"  Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life :  In  thy  presence  is  ful- 
ness of  joy ;  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  ever- 
more."— Ps.  xvi.  11. 

1  /^OME,  Lord !  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
^  Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue, 

And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Then  to  the  shining  realms  of  bliss 

On  wings  of  faith  we'll  soar, 
And  all  the  charms  of  paradise 
Our  raptured  thoughts  explore. 

3  Sorrow  and  pain,  and  fears  and  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease, 
And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

4  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honors  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord !  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, — 
Our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 
Till  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  the  heavenly  choir. 


86        March  26.        C.  M.  St.  Martin's. 

COMMUNING  YTITH  GOD  IN  RETIREMENT. 

"  And  when  he  had  sent  the  multitudes  away,  he  went  up 
into  a  mountain,  apart,  to  pray." — Matt.  xiv.  23. 

1  ~p AR  from  the  world,  0  Lord !  I  flee,— ■ 
-*-    From  strife  and  tumult  far  : 

From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

"With  prayer  and  praise  agree ; 
And  seem,  by  thy  sweet  bounty,  made 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

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MARCH.]       HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  87 

3  There,  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode, 
Oh!  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
She  then  communes  with  God. 

4  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life, — 

Sweet  Source  of  light  divine, — 

And — all  harmonious  names  in  one — 

Blest  Saviour ! — thou  art  mine. 

6  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love ! 
A  boundless,  endless  store, 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  through  realms  above, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


87        March  27.        L.  M.  Portugal. 

'•WHO  ON'  EARTH  ARE  BLESSED?" 

'•Blessed  are  the  merciful,  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy: 
blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for  they  shall  see  God." — Matt. 
V.  7,  8. 

1  "OLEST  are  the  men,  whose  hearts  do  move 
-^  And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  ; 
From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

2  Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war ; 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state. 

And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

3  Blest  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, — 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness  ; 
They  shall  be  well  supplied,  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

4  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin ; 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

5  Blest  are  the  sufferers,  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame,  for  .Jesus'  sake ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, — 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

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88,  89  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.       [MARCH. 

88        March  28.  CM.  Balerma. 

SPEAK  GENTLY. 

"And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving 
one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ's  sake  hath  forgiven  you." 
—Eph.  iv.  32. 

1  C  PEAK  gently,— it  is  better  far 
^  To  rule  by  love  than  fear ; 
Speak  gentl^^, — let  no  harsh  word  mar 

The  good  we  may  do  here. 

2  Speak  gently  to  the  young,  for  they 

Will  have  enough  to  bear ; 
Pass  through  this  life  as  best  they  may, 
'Tis  full  of  anxious  care. 

3  Speak  gently  to  the  aged  one, 

Grieve  not  the  careworn  heart ;  *    i 

The  sands  of  life  are  nearly  run,  | 

Let  them  in  peace  depart. 

4  Speak  gently  to  the  erring  ones ; 

They  must  have  toiled  in  vain ; 
Perchance  unkindness  made  them  so; 
0,  win  them  back  again! 

6  Speak  gently, — 'tis  a  little  thing 
Dropped  in  the  heart's  deep  well ; 
The  good,  the  joy,  that  it  may  bring, 
Eternity  shall  tell. 


89        March  29.         S.  M.  Silver  Street. 

PRAISE  TO  OUR  CREATOR. 

"  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless 
his  holy  name." — Fs.  ciii.  1. 

1         A  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God, 

■^-^  How  wondrous  is  thy  name ! 
Thy  glories  how  diffused  abroad, 
Through  all  creation's  frame ! 


Nature,  in  every  dress. 
Her  humble  homage  pays  ; 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  to  express 
Her  gratitude  and  praise. 

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MARCH.]        HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  90 

8       The  lark  mounts  up  on  high 
With  unambitious  song, 
And  bears  her  Maker's  praise  on  high, 
Upon  her  ai'tless  tongue. 

4  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 
Her  great  Creator  too; 

Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  King, 
And  pay  the  homage  due. 

5  For  God  then  let  me  spend 
The  remnant  of  my  days, 

And  ever  may  my  soul  ascend,  - 

In  grateful  songs  of  praise. 


90        March  30.        S.  M.  Lishon. 

PRAISE  FOR   PRESERVING  GRACE. 

"Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction;  who  crowneth 
thee  with  loTing-kindneas  and  tender  mercies." — Fs.  ciii.  4. 

1  nrO  God,  the  only  wise, 

-*-    Our  Saviour,  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  his  care. 

Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 
Unblemished  and  complete. 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne : 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God 
Wisdom  with  power  belongs  ; 

Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 
And  everlasting  songs. 

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91^  92  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [APRIL 

91        March  31.  L.  M.  Buhe  Street. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  WARFARE. 

"Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God,  that  ye  may  he  ahle  to 
stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil." — Eph,  Ti.  11. 

1  A  WxlKE,  my  soul !  lift  up  thine  eyes  ; 
■^-^  See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise, 
In  long  array,  a  numerous  host ; 
Awake,  my  soul !  or  thou  art  lost. 

2  Here  giant  danger  threatening  stands, 
Mustering  his  pale,  terrific  bands  ; 
There  pleasure's  silken  banners  spread. 
And  willing  souls  are  captives  led. 

3  See  where  rebellious  passions  rage,  ' 
And  fierce  desires  and  lusts  engage ; 

The  meanest  foe  of  all  the  train 

Has  thousands  and  ten  thousands  slain. 

4  Come,  then,  my  soul !  now  learn  to  wield 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield ; 
Put  on  the  armor,  from  above, 

Of  heavenly  truth  and  heavenly  love. 

6  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel. 

And  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell; 
Jesus,  our  Saviour,  triumphed  here  ; 
Why  should  his  faithful  followers  fear  ? 


SjZ        April  1.  8s  &  7s.  Greenville, 


"  Rejoice  in  the  Lord  your  God  ;  for  he  will  cause  to  come 
down  for  you  the  rain,  the  former  rain  and  the  latter  rain." — 
Joel  ii.  23. 

1  T  0 !  the  bright,  the  rosy  morning 
-■-^  Calls  me  forth  to  take  the  air ; 
Cheerful  spring,  with  smiles  returning 

Ushers  in  the  new-born  year. 

2  Vernal  music,  softly  sounding, 

Echoes  through  the  verdant  grove ; 
Nature  now,  with  life  abounding, 
Swells  with  harmony  and  love. 
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APRIL.]         HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  93,    94 

3  Now  the  kind,  refreshing  showers 

Water  all  the  plains  around ; 
Springing  grass  and  painted  flowers 
In  the  smiling  meads  abound. 

4  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator ! 

Praise  be  thine  from  every  tongue ! 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 


93 


April  2.  L.  M.  Effingham. 


A  TOriH  SEZKI>'G  \nSDOM. 


"  And  thou,  Solomon,  my  son,  know  thou  the  God  of  thy 
father,  and  serve  him  with  a  perfect  heart  and  with  a  willing 
mind :  if  thou  seek  him,  he  will  be  found  of  thee ;  hut  if  thou  for- 
sake him,  he  will  cast  thee  off  for  ever." — 1  Chron.  xxviii,  9. 

1  T  ASK  not  wealth,  nor  pomp,  nor  power, 
-■-  Nor  fleeting  pleasures  of  an  hour  ; 

My  soul  aspires  to  nobler  things 
Than  all  the  pride  and  state  of  kings. 

2  One  thing  I  ask  ; — Lord !  wilt  thou  hear, 
And  grant  my  soul  a  gift  so  dear  ? — 
Wisdom,  descending  from  above, 

The  sweetest  token  of  thy  love : — 

3  Wisdom,  betimes  to  know  the  Lord, 
To  fear  his  name,  and  keep  his  word ; 
To  lead  my  feet  in  paths  of  truth. 

And  guide  and  guard  my  wandering  youth. 

4  Then  shouldst  thou  grant  a  length  of  days, 
My  life  shall  still  proclaim  thy  praise ; 

Or  early  death  my  soul  convey 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 

9-i        AprU  3.  L.  M.  Wells. 

THE  SAVIOUR  EYER  PRESENT. 

"For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  my  namC; 
there  am  I  in  the  midst  of  them."— J/a«,  xviii.  20. 

1    TESUS,  where  in  thy  name  we  meet, 
^    There  we  behold  thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  we  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

G  73 


95  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [APRIL. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ; 

Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few  ! 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew ; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

4  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care ; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise. 

And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

5  Lord  we  are  few,  but  thou  art  near ; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear ; 
Oh !  hear  our  prayer  before  thy  throne, 
And  make  our  waiting  hearts  thine  own. 

95        April  4.  CM.  Warwick. 

PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

"  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy  throne ; 
mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face." — Ps.  Ixxxix.  14. 

1  i~^  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
^^  His  wonders  to  perform  ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 

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APRIL.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  96,  97 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  s^eet  ^ill  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  Tain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


96 


April  5.  S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 


FAITH  IN  THE  SEED  OF  TRUTH. 


"He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious  seed, 
shall  doubtless  come  again  witbi  rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves 
with  him." — Fs.  cxxvi.  6, 

1  C  OW  in  the  morn  thy  seed ; 
^  At  eve  hold  not  thine  hand ; 

To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed ; 
Broad  cast  it  o'er  the  land. 

2  The  good,  the  fruitful  ground 
Expect  not  here  nor  there ; 

O'er  hill  and  dale,  by  plots  'tis  found, — 
Go  forth  then  everywhere. 

3  Thou  knowest  not  which  may  thrive, 
The  late  or  early  sown; 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive. 
When  and  wherever  strown. 

4  And  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stock,  the  ear. 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

5  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain, 
Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 

Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain. 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 


97 


April  6.  L.  M.  Uxhridge. 


THE  03f>nscn:ycE  of  god. 


"  The  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts,  and  understandeth  all  the 
Imaginations  of  the  thoughts." — 1  Chron.  xxviii.  9. 

1  T  ORD !  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  thro' ; 
-^  Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 


98  HYMNS  FOR   SCHOOLS.  [APRIL. 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Oh !  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 


98       April  7.  L.  M.  Ward. 

THE  BLESSINGS  OP  BENEFICENCE. 

"  Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor :  the  Lord  will  de- 
liver him  in  time  of  trouble ;  and  he  shall  he  blessed  upon  the 
earth." — Ps.  xli.  1,  2. 

1  rpHRICE  happy  man  who  fears  the  Lord, 

-■-   Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his  word ; 
Honor  and  peace  his  days  attend. 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind, 
To  works  of  mercy  still  inclined ; 
He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid. 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid. 

3  His  soul,  well-fixed  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word ; 
Amid  the  darkness,  light  shall  rise, 

To  cheer  his  heart  and  bless  his  eyes. 

4  He  hath  dispersed  his  alms  abroad ; 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God ; 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain, 
Nor  shall  his  hope  of  heaven  be  vain. 


APRIL.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.         99;  100 

99         April  8.  S.  M.  Silver  Street. 

EXHORTATIONS   TO  "WORSHIP. 

'•'  0  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down ;  let  "us  kneel  before 
the  Lord  our  maker." — JPs.  xct.  6. 

1  /^OME,  sound  liis  praise  abroad, 
^  And  hymns  of  glory  sing ; 

Jehoyah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  Tiniversal  King. 

2  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 

We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own  ; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

3  To-day  attend  his  Yoice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God.     ^ 

4  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 
The  children  of  his  love : 

The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 


100        April  9.         7s  &  6s.  Amsterdam 

'•LET  EVERT   LlVIXa   THING   PRAISE  THE  LORD." 

'•  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord." — Ps.  cl.  6 

1  npPvAISE  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above 
-^     And  keeps  his  courts  below  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  boundless  love, 

And  all  his  greatness  show : 
Praise  him  for  his  noble  deeds ; 

Praise  him  for  his  matchless  power ; 
Him,  from  whom  all  good  proceeds, 

Let  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

2  Publish,  spread  to  all  around, 

The  great  Immanuel's  name  ; 
Let  the  gospel-trumpet  sound; 
The  Prince  of  peace  proclaim  : 


101  HYMNS  FOR   SCHOOLS.  [APRIL. 

Praise  him,  every  tuneful  string ! 

All  the  reach  of  heavenly  art, 
All  the  power  of  music  bring — 

The  music  of  the  heart. 

8  Him,  in  whom  they  move  and  live, 

Let  every  creature  sing ; 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  give, 

And  homage  to  our  King ; 
Hallowed  be  his  name  beneath. 

As  in  heaven,  on  earth  adored : 
Praise  the  Lord  in  every  breath; — 

Let  all  things  praise  the  Lord. 


101 


April  10.        C.  M.  Arlington, 


YOUTH  INVITED  TO  THE  SAVIOUR. 


"  Wisdom  is  moye  precious  than  rubies :  and  all  the  things 
thou  canst  desir^  are  not  to  he  compared  unto  her." — Prov. 
iii.  15. 

1  "YTE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

-^    In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  his  face 

Is  sure  his  love  to  gain  ; 
And  those  that  early  seek  his  grace 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 

3  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move. 

If  once  compared  with  thee  ? 
AVhat  beauty  should  command  my  love. 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 

4  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys. 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind ! 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice ; 
For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 


78 


APRIL.]         HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.        102,  103 


102 


April  11.  7s.  Sahbath. 


A   CHILD-UKE   SPmiT  IMPLORED. 


"Yerily  I  say  unto  you.  Whosoeyer  shall  not  receive  the 
kingdom'of  God  as  a  little  child,  shall  in  no  wise  enter  there- 
in."— Luke  xviii.  17. 

1  /^UIET,  Lord  I  my  froward  heart ; 
^  Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art ; 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child  ; 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee. 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave : 
'Tis  enough  that  thou  wilt  care ; 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  ? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own. 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  move  one  step  alone ; — 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide. 
As  my  Father,  guard,  and  guide. 

4  Thus  preserved  from  Satan's  wiles. 

Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears, 
May  I  live  upon  thy  smiles. 

Till  the  promised  hour  appears, 
When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 


103        Aprill2.        S.  M.  Watchman, 

PRATER  FOR  A  HOLT  HEART. 

"  Teach  me,  0  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes ;  and  I  shall 
keep  it  unto  the  end." — P5.  cxix.  33. 

1       p  REAT  Source  of  life  and  light, 
^-^  Thy  heavenly  grace  impart, 
And  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  write 
Thy  law  upon  my  heart. 


104  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [APRIL. 

2       My  soul  would  cleave  to  thee ; 
Let  naught  my  purpose  move  ; 
Oh,  let  my  faith  more  steadfast  be, 
And  more  intense  my  love  ! 

8       Thy  grace  to  me  impart, 
With  meekness  to  reprove, 
To  hate  the  sin  v^ith  all  my  heart. 
And  still  the  sinner  love. 

4  Long  as  my  trials  last, 
Long  as  the  cross  I  bear. 

Oh,  let  my  soul  on  thee  be  cast 
In  confidence  and  prayer ! 

5  Conduct  me  to  the  shore 
Of  everlasting  peace. 

Where  storm  and  tempest  rise  no  more, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 


104        AprillS.         L.  M.  Portugal. 

A  MORNING  SONG  OF  PRAISE. 

"  I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times :  his  praise  shall  continu« 
ally  be  in  my  mouth." — Ps.  xxxiv.  1. 

1  'y HEE  will  I  love,  0  Lord  !  my  strength, 
-^  My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence ; 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  trust. 

For  I  have  found  salvation  thence. 

2  Tired  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 

To  thee  I  raised  my  evening  cry ; 
Thou  heard'st  when  I  began  to  pray. 
And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

3  Supported  by  thy  heavenly  aid, 

I  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid. 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

4  But  God  sustained  me  all  the  night; 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong ; 
He  raised  my  head  to  see  the  light. 
And  make  his  praise  my  morning  song. 
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APRIL.]  IIYMXS   FOR    SCHOOLS.        105^  106 

lOo        April  14.        8s  &  7s.  Greenville. 


GOD  S  GUIDANCE  IMPLORED. 


"  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  afterward  re- 
ceive me  to  glory." — Ps.  Ixxiii.  24. 

1  p  EXTLY,  Lord,  oli  I  gently  lead  us, 
^^  Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears  ; 
Through  the  changes  that  await  us, 

Till  our  last  great  change  appears. 

2  AYhen  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 

3  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 

4  When  our  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  in  thine  arms  to  rest, 
Till,  by  angel  bands  attended. 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 


106 


AprU  15.        L.  M.  Hebr 


GOD   OUR   SHEPHERD. 


'•  He  restoreth  my  soul :  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  righte- 
ousness for  his  name's  sake." — Ps.  xxiii.  3. 

1  ^  TY  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord ; 

-^^  Now  shall  my  wants  be  well  supplied : 
His  providence  and  holy  word 
Become  my  safety  and  my  guide. 

2  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows. 

He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest  ; 
There  living  water  gently  flows. 
And  all  the  food's  divinely  blest. 

3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake ; 

But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace, 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake. 
In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 

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107;  108       HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [APRIL. 

4  Thougli  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale, 
Where  death  and  all  his  terrors  are ; 
My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail, 
For  God,  my  shepherd's  with  me  there. 


107 


April  16.  C.  M.  Lanesho rough. 


HEAVEN  ANTICIPATED. 


"Nevertheless  we,  according  to  his  promise,  look  for  new 
heavens,  and  a  new  earth,  wherein  dwelleth  righteousness." — 
2  Fet.  iii.  13. 

1  T^HERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
-^    To  mourning  wanderers  given : 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 

A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast, 
'Tis  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls. 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven ; 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

3  There,  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  given ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4  There,  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given; 
There,  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom ; — 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb. 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

108        Apriin.         L.  M.  Alfreton. 

THE  REDEEMING   POWER  OF  LOVE. 

"  If  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him ;  if  he  thirst,  give  him 
drink :  for  in  so  doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his 
head." — Eom.  xii.  20. 

1  T\/^HAT  precept,  Jesus,  is  like  thine, — 
^  »    Forgive,  as  ye  would  be  forgiven  ! 

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APRIL.]         HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  109 

In  this  "we  see  the  power  divine, 

Which  shall  transform  our  earth  to  heaven. 

2  'Tis  not  the  harsh  and  scornful  word 

That  victory  over  sin  can  gain, 
'Tis  not  the  prison,  or  the  sword, 
The  shackle,  or  the  weary  chain. 

3  But  from  our  spirits  there  must  flow 

A  love  that  will  the  wrong  outweigh ; 
Our  lips  must  only  blessings  know. 
And  wrath  and  sin  shall  die  away. 

4  'Twas  heaven  that  formed  the  holy  plan 

To  win  the  wanderer  back  by  love  ; 
Thus  let  us  save  our  brother,  man, 
And  imitate  our  God  above. 


iU«J        AprillS.        L.  M.  Missionary  Chant. 

GOD  EyEE"nVHERE   TO  BE  WOESHIPPED. 

"From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles  ;  and  in 
every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  name,  and  a  pure 
offering/' — Mai.  i.  11. 

1  (\  THOU,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

^-^  The  lyre  of  Hebrew  bards  was  strung; 
"Whom  kings  adored  in  songs  sublime. 

And  prophets  praised  with  glowing  tongue ; 

2  Not  now  on  Zion's  height  alone 

Thy  favored  worshippers  may  dwell ; 
Nor  where,  at  sultry  noon,  thy  Son 
Sat  weary,  by  the  patriarch's  well. 

3  From  every  place  below  the  skies, 

The  grateful  song,  the  fervent  prayer, — 
The  incense  of  the  heart, — may  rise 
To  heaven,  and  find  acceptance  there. 

4  To  thee  shall  age,  with  snowy  hair. 

And  strength,  and  beauty,  bend  the  knee; 
And  childhood  lisp,  with  reverent  air, 
Its  praises  and  its  prayers  to  thee  I 

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110,  111       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.         [APRIL. 

5  0  thou,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

The  lyre  of  prophet  bards  was  strung, 
To  thee,  at  last,  in  every  clime. 

Shall  temples  rise,  and  praise  be  sung ! 

110  April  19.        L.  M.  Alfreton. 

SELF-EXAMINATION. 

"  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not :  commune  with  your  own  heart 
upon  your  bed,  and  be  still." — Fs.  iv.  4. 

1  TDETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return, 

-^^  And  life's  vain  shadows  chase  no  more ; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  Wisdom  and  pleasure  dwell  at  home ; 

Retired  and  silent  seek  them  there : 
True  conquest  is  ourselves  to  o'ercome ; 

True  strength,  to  break  the  tempter's  snare. 

3  0  thou  great  God,  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  retreat, 

In  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh, 

And  let  me  here  thy  presence  meet. 

4  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 

Mj  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide ; 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart. 
Till  all  be  searched  and  purified. 

5  Then  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer ; 
Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove 

That  God  hath  fixed  his  dwelling  there. 

111  April  20.        CM.  Mear. 

god's  eternal  dominion. 

"Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou 
hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  everlasting 
to  everlasting,  thou  art  God." — Fs.  xc.  2. 

1  p  RE  AT  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  !— 
^^  What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow,  '«^ 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

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APRIL.]         HYMXS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  112 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made : 
Thou  art  the  ever-liying  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years. 

Stands  present  in  thy  view : 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears — 
Great  God  !  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  varying  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares  ; 
"While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God  I  how  infinite  art  thou  ! — 

"What  worthless  worms  are  we  I 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

ii^        April  21.        CM.  Laneshorough. 

SEEKLN'G  GOD  ZAELT. 

"  With  my  spirit  -vnthin  me,  -vrill  I  seek  thee  early." — Isaiah 
xxTi.  9. 

1  T^ARLY,  my  God!  without  delay, 
-*^  I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 

My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
"Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine  ; 
My  God !  repeat  that  heavenly  hour^ 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move  ; 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

5  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 


113;  114       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [APRIL. 

113        April  22.        H.  M.  ^  Lenox, 


SAFETY  IN   GOD. 


"The  Lord  is  thy  keeper:  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon  thy 
right  hand.  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  hy  day,  nor  the 
moon  by  night." — Ps.  exxi.  5,  6. 


1 


TTPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
^  From  God  is  all  my  aid ; 
The  God  who  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made : 

God  is  the  tower  to  which  I  fly ; 

His  grace  is  nigh  in  every  hour. 

My  feet  shall  never  slide. 

And  fall  in  fatal  snares. 

Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 

Defends  me  from  my  fears. 

Those  wakeful  eyes  that  never  sleep, 

Shall  safely  keep  when  dangers  rise. 

No  burning  heats  by  day. 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there  : 
Thou  art  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shade, 
To  guard  my  head  by  night  or  noon. 

Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 

To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath : 
I'll  go  and  come,  nor  fear  to  die. 
Till  from  on  high  thou  call  me  home. 


114        April  23.        CM.  SLMartrn's, 

THE  TRUE  christian's  DESIRE. 

"  For  me  to  live  is  Christ,  and  to  die  is  gain." — Phil.  i.  21. 

1  (^H,  could  I  find,  from  day  to  day, 
^^  A  nearness  to  my  God ! 

Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
While  leaning  on  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day, 


APRIL.]         HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.        115,  116 

In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  come,  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 

That  I  may  never  more  depart, 

Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  Til  adore ; 
And  when  my  frame  dissolves  in  death. 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

115  April  24.        L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 

GOD   EVER   TO  BE   PRAISED. 

"  Be  thou  exalted,  0  God,  aboTe  the  heavens ;  let  thy  glory 
be  above  all  the  earth." — Fs.  Ivii.  5. 

1  T)E  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 

-*-^  Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell, 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

2  My  heart  is  fixed — my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honors  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise. 
His  ceaseless  goodness  to  proclaim. 

3  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns. 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

4  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell  ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

116  April  25.         CM.  Rochester. 

THE   JOTS   OF    HEAVEN. 

"Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  have  entered 
into  the  heart  of  man,  the  things  which  God  hath  prepared  for 
them  that  love  him." — 1  Cor.  ii.  9. 

1  "V"OR  eye  hath  seen — nor  ear  hath  heard, 
-'-^    Nor  sense  nor  reason  known 
Wliat  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  those  that  love  his  Son. 

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117,  118      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [APRIL. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; — 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


117 


April  26.        L.  M.  Bule  Street, 


FAITH  OUR  SUPPORT. 

"  For  we  walk  by  faith,  not  by  sight." — 2  Cor.  v.  7. 

1  'T^IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

-^   We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray ; 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

118        April  27.        CM.  Balerma, 

PRAYER  FOR  YOUTH. 

"  Train  up  a  child  in  the  way  he  should  go :  and  when  he  is 
old  he  will  not  depart  from  it." — Frov.  xxii.  6. 

1  "OESTOW,  0  Lord,  upon  our  youth 
-*-'  The  gift  of  saving  grace. 

And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 
Fall  in  a  fruitful  place. 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 

Of  pure  and  heavenly  root ; 


APRIL.]  HYMNS   TOR   SCHOOLS.  119 

But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

3  Ye  careless  ones,  oh !  hear  betimes 

The  voice  of  sovereign  love  ; 
Your  youth  is  stained  with  many  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above. 

4  For  you  the  public  prayer  is  made ; 

Oh,  join  the  ijublic  prayer  I 

For  you  the  sacred  tear  is  shed ; 

Oh,  shed  yourselves  a  tear  ! 

5  "We  pray  that  you  may  early  prove 

The  Saviour's  quickening  grace  ; 
Too  young  you  cannot  taste  his  love, 
Or  seek  his  smiling  face. 


119        April  28.        L.  M.  Ejjingham. 

BLESSINGS  ATTENDANT   UPON  EARLY  PIETY. 

"I  love  them  that  love  me,  and  those  that  seek  me  early 
shall  find  me." — Frov.  viii.  17. 

1  /CHILDREN  I — in  years  and  knowledge  young, 
^  Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy, — 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue  ; 

Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 

2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Restrain  your  feet  from  sinful  ways, 
Your  lips  from  falsehood  and  deceit. 

'6  From  error's  devious  road  depart ; 
From  bad  companions  haste  to  flee ; 
And  hidden  deep  within  the  heart 
Let  God's  commandments  ever  be. 

4  In  joy  to  him  your  ways  commit ; 

In  grief  and  woe  make  him  your  stay ; 
And  he  will  safely  lead  your  feet 

Through  life's  dark  path,  to  endless  day. 
b2  89 


120,  121       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [APRIL. 

120        April  29.        7s  &  6s.  Amsterdam. 

ASPIRATIONS  FOR  HEAVEN. 

"  As  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  face  in  righteousness :  I  shall  f 

be  satisfied  when  I  awake  with  thy  likeness." — Ps.  xvii.  15. 

1  T3 ISE,  my  soul !  and  stretcli  thy  wings, 
-^^  Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place ! 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul!  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun, — 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source  ; 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode. 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims !  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  skies : 
Yet  a  season, — and,  you  know, 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below. 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 


121 


April  30.        L.  M.  Wells. 


PRAYER  FOR  YOUTH. 


"Hold  np  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that  my  footsteps  slip 
not." — Ps.  xvii.  5. 

1  ^REAT  Saviour!  who  didst  condescend 
^^  Young  children  in  thine  arms  to  take, 
Still  prove  thyself  the  children's  friend. 

And  save  them  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

2  While  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 

Be  thou  their  guardian — thou  their  guide ; 
That  they,  directed  by  thy  truth. 
May  never  from  thy  precepts  slide. 
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APRIL.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.      122,  123 

3  To  read  thy  word  their  hearts  incline; 
To  understand  it,  light  impart : 
0  Saviour !  let  their  all  be  thine  ! 
Take  full  possession  of  each  heart. 

jLJIjj        May  1.  7s.  Kuremburg. 


'•The  flowers  appear  on  the  earth;  the  time  of  the  sindng 
of  Idrds  is  come,  aud  the  voice  of  the  turtle  is  heard  in  our 
land.''— Cant.  ii.  12. 

1  TTAIL!  reviving,  joyous  spring, 

-^^  Smiling  through  thy  vail  of  showers  ! 
Birds  and  brooks  thy  welcome  sing : 
Haste,  and  waken  all  thy  flowers. 

2  Hark !   a  sweet  pervading  sound 

From  the  breathing,  moving  earth : 
Life  is  starting  all  around, 

Sending  joy  and  fragrance  forth. 

3  There  is  not  a  silent  thing 

In  this  joyous  company  ; 
Woods,  and  hills,  and  valleys  ring 
"With  a  shout  of  jubilee. 

4  Wake,  my  spirit  I  art  thou  still  ? 

Senseless  things  have  found  a  voice ; 
Shall  this  throbbing  heart  be  still 
When  all  nature  cries  Rejoice? 

5  Join  the  grateful,  happy  throng, 

Cast  each  selfish  care  away ; 
Birds  and  brooks  shall  tune  your  song ; 
This  is  nature's  holiday. 


123        May  2.         L.  M. 


PRAISING  GOD  IN  THE  MORNING. 

"  He  that  ruleth  over  men  must  be  just,  ruling  in  the  fear  of 
God:  and  he  shall  he  as  the  light  of  the  morning  when  the 
sun  riseth ;  even  a  morning  without  clouds.'- — 2  Sam.  xxiii.  3, 4. 

1  i~^  OD  of  the  morning !  at  thy  voice 
^^  The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies  : — 

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124       HYMNS  FOR  SCHOOLS.     [MAY. 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 

The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 
And  without  weariness  or  rest, 

Round  the  whole  earth  he  rolls  and  shines. 

3  So,  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 

The  appointed  duties  of  the  day ; 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will, 

March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

4  Lord !  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 

Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes  ; 
Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

5  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss: 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint,  and  cold,  compared  with  this. 


124:        May  3.       L.  M.  6  lines.  Eaton. 

DAILY  DEPENDENCE  ON  GOD. 

"  Blessed  "be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits, 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation." — Ps.  Ixviii.  19. 

1  Tl/^HEN,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 

^  '     The  morning  light  salutes  my  eyes, 
0  Sun  of  righteousness  divine. 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine ; 
Oh !  chase  the  clouds  of  sin  away. 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  to  thy  throne,  all-glorious  King, 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring. 

And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame. 
Ask  mercy.  Saviour,  in  thy  name  : 
Oh !  deign  to  hear  my  suppliant  voice, 
And  bid  my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

3  As  every  day  thy  mercy  spares 
Will  bring  its  trials  and  its  cares ; 
0  Saviour,  till  my  life  shall  end. 
Be  thou  my  Counsellor  and  Friend ; 
Teach  me  thy  precepts,  all  divine. 
And  let  thy  will  be  always  mine. 

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MAY.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  125 

4  '^Mien  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blessed, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest ; 
And  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
Oh  I  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

5  And,  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun. 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed. 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 
And,  from  the  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  praise. 

X-ZO        May  4.  7s.  Sabbath. 

BBOTHZHLY  LOVZ. 

"  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another,  with  brotherly  loye ; 
in  honor  preferring  one  another.'" — Bom.  xii.  10. 

1  p  OD  of  love,  we  look  to  thee, 
^^  Let  us  in  thy  Son  agree ; 
Show  to  us  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Bid  our  jars  for  ever  cease. 

2  By  thy  reconciling  love. 
Every  stumbling-block  remove ; 
Each  to  each  unite,  endear, 
Come  and  spread  thy  banner  here. 

3  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind ; 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word, 
Altogether  like  our  Lord. 

4  Let  us  for  each  other  care ; 
Each  the  others  burden  bear ; 
To  thy  church  the  pattern  give. 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

5  Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide ; 

All  the  depths  of  love  express. 
All  the  heights  of  holiness. 

6  Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 
To  the  family  above ; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly, 
Show  how  true  believers  die. 


126^  127      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [MAY. 

126        May  5.  CM.  St.  Martin's. 

MORNING  WORSHIP. 

"  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  the 
Father  in  my  name,  he  will  give  it  you." — John  xvi.  23. 

1  f\  LORD,  another  day  has  flown, 
^^  And  we,  a  youthful  band, 

Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fostering  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  lend  a  listening  ear 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt !  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And,  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign. 

As  in  thy  name  we  pray  ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train. 
And  we  are  weak  as  they. 

4  Thy  heavenly  grace  to  each  impart, 

Our  faith  and  love  increase ; 
And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
Thine  everlasting  peace. 

5  Thus  chastened,  cleansed,  entirely  thine, 

A  flock  by  Jesus  led ; 
The  Sun  of  Kighteousness  shall  shine 
In  glory  on  our  head. 


127        May  6.         L.  M.  Effmirham. 

COMMUNION  WITH  GOD  THE  HIGHEST  JOT. 

•'  For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand.  I  had 
rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God  than  to  dwell 
in  the  tents  of  wickedness." — Ps.  Ixxxiv.  10. 

1  nPHOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
-■-    My  Refuge,  my  almighty  Friend — 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 

On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither — ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 

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IVIAY.]  HYMXS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  128 

Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  -wo 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart ; 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives  : 
Here,  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart, 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine, 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call : 
One  smile — one  blissful  smile  of  thine. 
My  dearest  Lord !  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie  ; 

Here  safety  dwells — and  peace  divine : 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life — eternal  life — is  thine. 


128        May  7.  L.  M.  Wells, 

THE  TEACHINGS  OF   THE   SPIRIT  INVOKED. 

"For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the 
eons  of  God." — Bom.  viii.  14. 

1  /^^OME,  blessed  Spirit,  Source  of  light, 
^  "Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night. 

The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  word  reveals ; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way ; 
The  book  unfold,  unloose  the  seals. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  mysteries  of  redeeming  love, 
The  emptiness  of  things  below, 
The  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray, 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad, 
To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way, 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 

95 


129,  130      HYMNS  FOR   SCHOOLS.  [MAY. 

X-^9        May  8.*         C.  M.  Lanesborough. 

THE  BIBLE  SUITED  TO  OUR  WANTS. 

"  From  a  child  thou  hast  known  the  holy  script-ures,  which 
are  able  to  make  thee  wise  unto  salvation,  through  faith  which 
is  in  Christ  Jesus." — 2  Tim.  iii.  15. 

1  Tj^ATHER  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word 
-*~    What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

8  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  Oh !  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

5  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word. 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

130        May  9.  CM.  Balerma. 

A  FEELING  HEART  IMPLORED. 

"Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with  them  that 
weep." — Rom.  xii.  15. 

1  Xj^AR  from  thy  servants,  God  of  grace,  j. 
-^  The  unfeeling  heart  remove,  | 
And  form  in  our  obedient  souls 

The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  Oh,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

The  generous  pleasure  know. 


*  On  the  8th  of  May,  1816,  the  American  Bible  Society  was 
organized. 

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MAY.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  131 

Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  wo. 

3  Where'er  the  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  Oh,  be  the  law  of  love  fulfilled 

In  every  act  and  thought, 
Each  angry  passion  far  removed, 
Each  selfish  view  forgot ! 

5  Be  thou,  my  heart,  dilated  wide 

With  this  kind,  social  grace, 
And,  in  one  grasp  of  fervent  love, 
All  earth  and  heaven  embrace. 


131        May  10.        CM.  Rochester. 

WATCHPULNESS  AND  PRAYEE. 

'•Watcli  ye  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation." — Mark 
xiv.  38. 

1  A  LAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 
"^^  What  snares  beset  my  way; 

To  heaven.  Oh,  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  0  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efi'orts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

3  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

4  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart. 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

5  Oh,  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

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132^  133   HYMNS  FOR  SCHOOLS.     [MAY. 


132 


May  11.  L.  M.  J.lfreton. 


SEEKING   FORGIVENESS. 


"  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God ;  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me." — Ps.  li.  10. 

1  f~\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
^^  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

3  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

4  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light. 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight: 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore. 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

6  0  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue, 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song : 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


133        May  12.  S.  M.  Silver  Street. 

HEAVENLY  JOY  ON  EARTH. 

"Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love;  in  whom,  though  now  ye 
see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy  unspeakable  and 
full  of  glory."— 1  Pet.  i.  8. 

1  pOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
^   And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  the  place ! 
Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 


MAY.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  134 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
Who  never  knew  our  God ; 

But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

6       Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We're  marching  through  Emmanuel's  ground. 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


134 


May  13.         L.  M.  Truro. 


A  MORNING  SONG. 


"  Unto  thee  hare  I  cried,  0  Lord ;  and  in  the  morning  shall 
my  prayer  come  before  thee." — Ps.  Ixxxviii.  13. 

1  A  RISE,  my  soul,  with  rapture  rise, 

■^^  And,  filled  with  holy  love,  adore 
The  almighty  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 
Whose  mercy  lends  me  one  day  more. 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Power, 

Not  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be  ; 
But  may  each  swiftly  flying  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  soul  to  thee. 

3  And  wilt  thou  deign  to  lend  an  ear, 

WTien  I,  a  sinful  mortal,  pray? 
Yes,  boundless  Goodness,  thou  wilt  hear, 
Nor  cast  the  meanest  wretch  away. 

4  Then  let  me  serve  thee  all  my  days, 

And  may  my  zeal  with  years  increase : 
For  pleasant,  Lord,  are  all  thy  ways, 
And  all  thy  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 


135^  136      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [MAY. 

135        May  14.         CM.  Jordan. 

THE  HEAVENLY  CANAAN. 

"And  there  shall  be  no  night  there;  and  they  need  no 
candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun ;  for  the  Lord  God  giveth  them 
light :  and  they  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever." — Rev.  xxii.  5. 

1  npHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
-■-   Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood. 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood. 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  trembling,  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  0,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise. 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love. 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ; 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


136        May  15.  7s.  FleyeV s  Hymn. 

THE  JOTS  OF  HEAVEN  ALONE  PERFECT. 

"Lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither 
moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break 
through  nor  steal." — Matt.  vi.  20. 

1  PROVIDENCE,  profusely  kind, 
-^    Wheresoe'er  we  turn  our  eyes. 


MAY.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  137 

Bids  us,  with  a  grateful  mind, 
View  a  thousand  blessings  rise. 

2  But,  perhaps,  some  friendly  voice 

Softly  whispers  to  our  mind, 
Make  not  these  alone  your  choice, 
Heaven  has  blessings  more  refined. 

3  Thankful  own  what  you  enjoy; 

But  a  changing  world  like  this, 
"Where  a  thousand  fears  annoy, 
Cannot  give  you  perfect  bliss. 

4  Perfect  bliss  resides  above, 

Far  above  yon  azure  sky  ; 

Bliss  that  merits  all  your  love, 

Merits  every  anxious  sigh. 


137        May  16.        CM.  Peterborough. 

THE  GOOD   OXLT  HAPPY. 

^  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  the  man  that 
getteth  understanding :  for  the  merchandise  of  it  is  better  than 
the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof  than  fine 
gold.'"— iVw.  iii.  13,  14. 

1  TTAPPY  the  children  of  the  Lord, 
-■-*-  Who,  walking  in  his  sight. 
Make  all  the  precepts  of  his  word 

Their  study  and  delight. 

2  That  precious  wealth  shall  be  their  dower, 

"Which  cannot  know  decay  ; 
Which  moth  nor  rust  shall  ne'er  devour. 
Nor  spoiler  take  away. 

3  For  them  that  heavenly  light  shall  spread, 

Whose  cheering  rays  illume 
The  darkest  hours  of  life,  and  shed 
A  halo  round  the  tomb. 

4  Their  works  of  piety  and  love. 

Performed  through  Christ  their  Lord, 
For  ever  registered  above. 
Shall  meet  a  sure  reward. 

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138^  139       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [MAY. 

138        May  17.        L.  M.  Duke  Street, 

THE  PROVIDENCE  AND  GRACE  OP  GOD, 

"  How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  0  God!  therefore  the 
children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy 
wings." — Ps.  xxxvi.  7. 

1  TTIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God ! 
J-i-  Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines : 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 

That  veils  or  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep : 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands. 

Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep.  ' 

3  How  free  the  riches  of  thy  grace, 

Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  spring !    ♦ 
And  how,  in  dangers  and  distress, 
We  fly  to  thy  protecting  wing. 

4  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house. 

We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast : 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

5  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free. 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord ; 
And,  in  thy  light,  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

lo9         May  18.     8s,  7s,  &  4s.  Greenville, 

GOD  OUR  GUIDE  AND  STRENGTH.  ■ 

"The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress;  my  God,  my 
strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust." — Ps.  xviii.  2. 

1  r^  UIDE  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah, 
^^  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land : 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 
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MAY.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  140 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

3  TVhen  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current; 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

140        May  19.  7s.  Benevento. 

GOD  THE   '-'GIVZE  OF  EVERY  GOOD  GIFT." 

"  Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from  above,  and 
cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  lights." — James  L  17, 

1  THATHEPt,  thy  paternal  care 

-*-    Has  my  guardian  been,  my  guide ; 
Every  hallowed  wish  and  prayer 

Has  thy  hand  of  love  supplied ; 
Thine  is  every  thought  of  bliss. 

Left  by  hours  and  days  gone  by ; 
Every  hope  thy  ofi*spring  is, 

Beaming  from  futurity. 

2  Every  sun  of  splendid  ray ; 

Every  moon  that  shines  serene  ; 
Every  morn  that  welcomes  day ; 

Every  evening's  twilight  scene ; 
Every  hour  which  wisdom  brings ; 

Every  incense  at  thy  shrine  ; 
These — and  all  life's  holiest  things, 

And  its  fairest — all  are  thine. 

3  And  for  all,  my  hymns  shall  rise 

Daily  to  thy  gracious  throne ; 
Thither  let  my  asking  eyes 

Turn  unwearied,  righteous  One  I 
Through  life's  strange  vicissitude. 

There  reposing  all  my  care, 
Trusting  still,  through  ill  and  good, 

Fixed,  and  cheered,  and  counselled  there 

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141,  142       HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [MAY. 

141        May  20.         S.  M. 


Lisbon. 


THE  YOUNG  SEEKING  GOD'S  GUIDANCE. 


"  For  thou  art  my  hope,  0  Lord  God :  thou  art  my  trust  from 
my  youth." — Ps.  Ixxi.  5. 

1  "T/yiTH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

*  ^     My  God  !  to  thee  I  pray  : 
Oh !  bring  me  now,  while  I  am  young, 
To  thee,  the  living  way. 

2  Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care; 

Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  flee  from  every  snare. 

8       My  heart,  to  folly  prone, 
Kenew  by  power  divine ; 
Unite  it  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

4  Oh !  let  thy  word  of  grace 
My  warmest  thoughts  employ ; 

Be  this,  through  all  my  following  days, 
My  treasure  and  m^^  joy. 

5  To  what  thy  laws  impart, 
Be  my  whole  soul  inclined ; 

Come,  Saviour  !  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

142       May  21.         L.  M.  Ward. 

"for  all  have  sinned." 

"  If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful 
and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  un- 
righteousness."— 1  John  i.  8,  9. 

1  "WT^  sin,  whenever  we  pursue 

'  *     What  God  commands  us  not  to  do  ; 
We  sin  too,  if  we  ever  shun 
What  he  hath  told  us  must  be  done. 

2  Thus  have  we  often  sinned,  and  still 
Offend  against  his  holy  will: 

We  know  our  duty,  but  the  heart 
Will  from  its  sacred  rules  depart. 
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MAY.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.      143;  144 

3  Oh  I  let  us  then  confess  our  sin, 
And  all  the  faults  "we  hide  within; 
And  let  the  erring  heart  deplore 
Its  follies,  and  do  wrong  no  more. 

4  If  we  sincerely  now  repent, 

And  trust  in  him  whom  Heaven  hath  sent, 
He  will  remove  the  threatening  rod. 
And  bear  us  to  the  arms  of  God. 


143        May  22.         CM.  JMedfeld. 

EIRLY  PEETT. 

'•'  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  -wisdom,  and  the  man  that 
getteth  understanding.  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
and  all  her  paths  are  peace." — JProv.  iii.  13, 17. 

1  TTCW  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 
-*--■-  Instruction's  warning  voice; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 

His  early,  only  choice. 

2  "Wisdom  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  is  the  gain  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  paths  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise. 

So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

144:        May  23.  L.  M.  Alfreton. 

A  GOOD  CONSCEXCE. 

"  And  herein  do  I  exercise  myself,  to  have  always  a  conscience 
void  of  offence  toward  God  and  toward  men.'" — Acts  xxiv.  16. 

1   OWEET  peace  of  conscience,  heavenly  guest  I 
^  Come,  fix  thy  mansion  in  my  breast; 
Dispel  my  doubts,  my  fears  control ; 
And  heal  the  amruish  of  my  soul. 

100 


145        HYMNS  FOR  SCHOOLS.     [MAY. 

2  Come,  smiling  hope,  and  joy  sincere; 
Come,  make  your  constant  dwelling  here  ; 
Still  let  your  presence  cheer  my  heart, 
Nor  sin  compel  you  to  depart. 

3  Thou  God  of  hope  and  peace  divine, 
Oh,  make  these  sacred  pleasures  mine ! 
Forgive  my  sins,  my  fears  remove, 
And  send  the  tokens  of  thy  love. 


l4:0  May  24.  7s.  Benevento. 


'•  They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any  more ;  neither 
shall  the  sun  light  on  them,  nor  any  heat.  For  the  Lamh 
which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne  shall  feed  them,  and  shall 
lead  them  unto  living  fountains  of  waters :  and  God  shall  wipe 
away  all  tears  from  their  eyes." — Rev.  vii.  16,  17. 

1  TTIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light, 
-*--*-  Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  Immanuel's  love  ! 
Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below. 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 

Torturing  pain  and  heavy  wo. 

2  But  these  days  of  sorrow  o'er, 

Past  this  scene  of  toil  and  pain, 
They  shall  feel  distress  no  more. 

Never — never  weep  again ! 
Happy  spirits  !  ye  are  fled 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find ; 
Lulled  to  rest  the  aching  head, 

Soothed  the  anguish  of  the  mind. 

3  All  is  tranquil  and  serene, 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose — 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene — 

There  no  angry  tempest  blows  : 
Every  tear  is  wiped  away, 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast ; 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day, 

Sorrow,  in  eternal  rest, 
106 


MAY.]  HYMXS   FOR    SCHOOLS.      146,  147 

146        May  25.  L.  M.  Uxbridge. 

THE  XODLEST  RESOLUTION. 

"  As  for  me  and  my  house,  we  will  serve  the  Lord.-' — Josh. 
xxiv.  15. 

1  "\  FAY  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 

■^^  With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  Oh  !  be  his  service  all  my  joy ! — ■ 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control. 
And  in  his  kind  commands,  rejoice. 

4  Oh !  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire. 

Nor  wandering  leave  his  sacred  ways ; 
Great  God  I   accept  my  soul's  desire. 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 


147 


May  26.        C.  M.  Arlington, 


TRUSTING  ANT)  PRAISING  GOD. 


"  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  delivereth  them." — Ps.  xxxiv.  7. 

1  'THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
-■-   In  trouble  and  in  joy. 

The   praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Oh  !  magnify  the  Lord  with  me. 

With  me  exalt  his  name  ; 
When  in  distress  to  him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

8  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 
The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succor  trust. 

107 


148;  149      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [MAY. 

4  Oh  !  make  but  trial  of  his  love : 

Experience  will  decide — 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  young,  and  ye  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  ; 
Make  ye  his  service  your  delight — 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care. 

148  May  27.         L,  M.  Tallis'  Chant, 

god's  blessing  invoked. 

"  Let  not  thy  heart  envy  sinners  :  but  be  thou  in  the  fear 
of  the  Lord  all  the  day  long." — Prov.  xxiii.  17. 

1  /?j_REAT  God !  to  thee  our  songs  we  raise, 
^-^  To  thee  pour  forth  our  notes  of  praise ; 
Hear  thou  our  morning  prayer,  and  deign 
To  pardon  sin,  and  cleanse  its  stain. 

2  As  yield  deep  shades  to  morning's  light, 
As  from  the  day-star  flees  the  night, 

So  to  our  souls,  made  dark  by  sin, 
Pour  thine  own  holy  radiance  in. 

3  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  beams  impart 
To  warm  and  purify  the  heart ; 
Thou  Fountain  of  our  soul's  true  day, 
Make  bright  before  us  all  our  way. 

4  Guide  thou  and  govern  all  our  mind, 
All  our  desires  let  chasteness  bind ; 
And  make  our  adverse  times  to  be 
But  times  of  blessing  ruled  by  thee. 

6  With  earnest  cry  we  beg,  this  day, 
That  thou  wilt  drive  all  sin  away ; 
So  we,  defended  by  tli}^  power. 
Will  praise  thy  name  for  evermore. 

149  May  28.        C.  M.  Christmas. 

THE  PEARL  OP  GREAT  PRICE. 

"No  mention  shall  be  made  of  coral  or  of  pearls:  for  the 
price  of  wisdom  is  above  rubies." — Job  xxviii.  18. 

1  ATE  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu, 
-^    A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 
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MAY.]  HYMNS    FOR   SCHOOLS.  150 

A  real  prize  attracts  my  view — 
A  treasure  all  diyine. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares. 

Ye  flattering  baits  of  sense  ; 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  pearl  of  price  immense .' 

3  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possessed, 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  for  ever  blest. 

4  Dear  Sovereign  of  my  soul's  desii'es, 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ; 
Accept  the  praise  that  grace  inspii'es. 
Since  I  can  call  thee  mine. 


iOU        May  29.  7s.  Nuremhurg. 


"  And  one  cried  unto  another,  and  said,  Holy,  holy,  holy,  is 
the  Lord  of  hosts :  the  whole  earth  is  full  of  his  glory." — 
Jsa.  yi.  3. 

1  TTOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

-*-*-  Be  thy  glorious  name  adored ; 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail. 

2  Though  not  worthy  of  thine  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear ; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring. 
When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be ; 
All  shall  join  in  harmony  ; 

That,  through  heaven's  capacious  round, 
Praise  to  thee  may  ever  sound. 

4  Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail  I 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored. 

K  109 


151,  152        HYMNS    FOR   SCHOOLS.  [MAY. 

151        May  30.        L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 

GOD   SEEN  IN   ALL   THINGS. 

"  Who  coyerest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment :  who 
stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain :  who  layeth  the 
beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters :  who  maketh  the  clouds 
his  chariot :  who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind." — Ps. 
civ.  2,  3. 

1  T^HERE  is  a  God, — all  nature  speaks, 

-^    Through  earth,  and  air,  and  sea,  and  skies ; 
See,  from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks, 
When  earliest  beams  of  morning  rise. 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright. 

Throughout  the  world's  extended  frame, 
Inscribes,  in  characters  of  light, 
His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

3  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 

And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er, 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  your  God, — 
Bow  down  before  him,  and  adore. 


152 


May  31.  7s.  Nuremburg. 


INFLUENCES  OP   THE  SPIRIT  INVOKED. 


"  Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ;  for  thou  art  my  God :  thy  Spirit 
is  good ;  lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness." — Ps.  cxliii.  10. 

1  p  RACIOUS  Spirit— Love  divine  ! 
^^  Let  thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 

Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart: 
Come  and  dwell  within  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray. 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine  ; 
Keep  me.  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

110 


1 


JUNE.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.       153^  154 

15  O        June  1.         7s  &  6s.  Eomaine. 


"Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth :  thou  hast  made 
summer  and  winter." — Ps.  LxxIt.  17. 

1  '^IS  summer,  glorious  summer, — 

-■-   Look  to  the  glad  green  earth, 
How  from  her  grateful  bosom 

The  herb  and  flower  spring  forth  ; — 
These  are  her  rich  thanksgivings, 

The  incense  floats  above ! 
Father  I  what  may  we  offer  ? 

Thy  chosen  flower  is  love. 

2  'Tis  summer,  blessed  summer, — 

The  lofty  hills  are  bright ; 
All  nature's  fountains  sparkle, — 

Shall  ours  have  lesser  light  ? 
No  !  bid  each  spirit  praise  him, 

Who  hangs  on  every  tree 
A  thousand  living  lyres. 

Awaking  harmony. 

3  'Tis  summer  in  our  bosoms, 

When  youthful  snares  we  fly. 
And  strength  and  peace  are  given 

By  angel  ministry. 
'Tis  summer  in  yon  heaven, 

Where,  teachers,  ye  shall  know 
While  time  shall  last,  the  blessedness 

Wrought  by  your  love  below. 

154        June  2.  S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 

NATURE  AND  REViXATION. 

'•  How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of  him  that 
bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  publisheth  salvation." — 
Isa.  lii.  7. 

1  "OEHOLD  the  sun,  how  bright 
■^  From  yonder  east  he  springs, 

As  if  the  soul  of  life  and  light 
Were  breathing  from  his  wings. 

2  So  bright  the  gospel  broke 
Upon  the  souls  of  men  ; 

111 


155  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

So  fresh  the  dreaming  world  awoke 
In  truth's  full  radiance  then ! 

3  Before  yon  sun  arose, 

Stars  clustered  through  the  sky — 
But  oh !  how  dim,  how  pale,  were  those 
To  his  one  burning  eye. 

4  So  truth  lent  many  a  ray, 
To  bless  the  pagan's  night — 

But,  Lord,  how  weak,  how  cold,  were  they 
To  thy  one  glorious  light ! 


155 


June  3.      L.  M.  6  lines.  Eaton. 


ALL  THINGS  ARE  OF  GOD. 


"  For  of  him,  and  through  him,  and  to  him  are  all  things ; 
to  whom  be  glory  for  ever." — Rom.  xi.  36. 

1  'y HOU  art,  0  God,  the  life  and  light 
-■-   Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see ; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee  ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine. 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays 

Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze. 

Through  opening  vistas,  into  heaven, — 
Those  hues,  that  mark  the  sun's  decline, 
So  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord,  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 

O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies. 
Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes, — 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine, 
So  grand,  so  countless.  Lord,  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  spring  around  us  breathes, 

Thy  Spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh ; 
And  every  flower  that  summer  wreathes 

Is  born  beneath  thy  kindling  eye : 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine. 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 
112 


JUNE.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.       15G,  157 

lob        June  4.  7s.  Kuremhurg. 

ISVITAnONS  OP  JESU3. 

'•  Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me ;  hear  and  your  soul 
shall  live." — Jsa.  It.  3. 

1  /^OME  I   said  Jesus'  sacred  Toice, 

^'  Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice : 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home — 
Weary  pilgrim !  hither  come. 

2  Thou  hast  long  withstood  his  grace  ; 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face ; 
Wouldst  not  hear  his  gracious  calls ; 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Yet  how  great  his  mercies  are  I 
Yet  he  still  delights  to  spare  ; 
Yet  he  cries,  '•  Oh,  turn  and  live, 
I  thy  sins  will  still  forgive." 

4  Oh  !  then  come — for  here  is  found 
Balm  for  every  bleeding  wound, 
Peace,  which  ever  shall  endure — 
Rest,  eternal — sacred — sure  ! 


lo7        June  5.  CM.  Coronation. 

THE  JOYFUL  EZIGN  OF  CKRIST. 

"With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the  peo- 
ple with  equity.'* — P^.  xcviii.  9. 

1  TOY  to  the  world, — the  Lord  is  come ; 
^    Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 

Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth, — the  Saviour  reigns  ; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 
As  far  as  sin  is  found. 

k2  113 


158,  159      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 


loo        June  6.  C.  M.  Arlington. 

THE  spirit's  influence  INVOKED. 

"  And  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another 
Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  forever." — John  xiv.  16. 

1  r^  REAT  Father  of  each  perfect  gift ! 
^^  Behold  thy  children  wait ; 

With  longing  eyes,  and  lifted  hands. 
We  flock  around  thy  gate. 

2  Oh,  shed  abroad  that  choicest  gift, — 

Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
To  bless  our  eyes  with  sacred  light, 
And  fire  our  hearts  with  love. 

3  Oh,  be  thy  sacred  law  fulfilled 

In  every  act  and  thought ; 
Each  angry  passion  far  removed. 
Each  selfish  view  forgot. 

4  Blest  earnest  of  eternal  joy  ! 

Declare  our  sins  forgiven  ; 
And  bear,  with  energy  divine. 
Our  raptured  thoughts  to  heaven. 


lo9        June  7.         H.  M.  Lenox, 

SPREAD  OP  THE  GOSPEL. 

"  I  will  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine  inheritance,  and  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  possession." — Ps.  ii.  8. 

1       f^  ZION,  tune  thy  voice, 

^^  And  raise  thy  hands  on  high  ; 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 
And  boast  salvation  nigh. 
Cheerful  in  God,  arise  and  shine. 
While  rays  divine  stream  all  abroad. 
114 


JUxNE.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  160 

2  He  gilds  thy  mourning  face 

"With  beams  that  cannot  fade  ; 
His  all-resplendent  grace 

He  pours  around  thy  head ; 
The  nations  round  thy  form  shall  view, 
AVith  lustre  new  divinely  crowned. 

3  In  honor  to  his  name, 

Reflect  that  sacred  light ; 
And  loud  that  grace  proclaim, 

"Which  makes  thy  darkness  bright : 
Pursue  his  praise,  till  sovereign  love 
In  worlds  above  the  glory  raise. 

4  There  on  his  holy  hill 

A  brighter  sun  shall  rise, 
And  with  his  radiance  fill 

Those  fairer,  purer  skies  : 
"While  round  his  throne,  ten  thousand  stars, 
In  nobler  spheres,  his  influence  own. 


160        Junes.  CM.  Jordan. 

god's  aid  implored. 

'•  0  that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  thy  statutes :  then 
shall  I  not  be  ashamed  when  I  have  respect  unto  all  thy  com- 
mandments."— P$.  cxix.  5,  6. 

1  "pERPETUAL  Source  of  light  and  grace, 
-*-    "We  hail  thy  sacred  name  ; 
Through  every  year's  revolving  round 

Thy  goodness  is  the  same. 

2  Yet,  oh,  what  poor  returns  we  pay  I 

Our  vows  how  oft  renew ! 
Those  vows  as  false  as  morning's  cloud, 
And  transient  as  the  dew. 

3  As  by  thy  power  the  morning  sun 

Pursues  his  radiant  way, 
Brightens,  each  moment,  in  his  course, 
And  shines  to  perfect  day ; 

4  So  thou,  0  God,  on  this  new  morn 

Bestow  on  us  thy  grace. 
To  bear  our  feeble  footsteps  on 
In  all  thy  righteous  ways. 

115 


IGl,  162      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

5  Armed  with  this  energy  divine, 
Our  souls  shall  steadfast  move, 
And  with  increasing  transports  press 
On  to  thy  courts  above. 

161  June  9.  L.  M.  Duke  Street. 

THE  JOY  IN  WORSHIPPING  GOD. 

"The  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield  :  the  Lord  will  gire  grace 
and  glory ;  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them  that  walk 
uprightly." — I's.  Ixxxiv.  11. 

1  f^  REAT  God,  attend  while  here  we  sing 
^^  The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  spring  ; 
To  spend  one  hour  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  God  is  our  Sun,  he  makes  our  day ; 
God  is  our  Shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

3  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow. 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too  ; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

4  Then  let  us  w-alk  with  growing  strength. 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear. 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

162  June  10.         CM.  Warwick. 


"  According  as  his  divine  power  hath  given  unto  us  all  things 
that  pertain  unto  life  and  godlinjss,  through  the  knowledge 
of  him  that  hath  called  us  to  glory  and  virtue." — 2  Pet.  i.  3. 

1  n^HE  dove,  let  loose  in  Eastern  skies, 
-*-    When  hastening  fondly  home. 
Ne'er  stoops  to  earth  her  wing,  nor  flies 

Where  idle  warblers  roam  ; 

2  But  high  she  shoots  through  air  and  light, 

Above  all  low  delay. 
Where  nothing  earthly  bounds  her  flight, 
Nor  shadow  dims  her  way. 
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I 


JUNE.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.       163^  164 

3  So  grant  me,  Lord,  from  every  snare 

And  stain  of  passion  free. 
Aloft,  through  virtue's  purer  air, 
To  urge  my  course  to  thee : 

4  Xo  sin  to  cloud,  no  lure  to  stay 

My  soul,  as  home  she  springs  ; 
Thy  sunshine  on  her  joyful  way, 
Thy  freedom  in  her  wings  I 

163         June  U.  S.  M.  Silver  Street. 

THE   PRAISE   OF  GOD   STVEET. 

"  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to  sing 
praises  unto  thy  name.  0  Most  HiTrh :  to  show  forth  thy  loving- 
kindness  in  the  morning,  and  thy  faithfulness  every  night." — 
Ps.  xcii.  1,  2. 

1  C  WEET  is  the  work,  0  Lord ! 
^   Thy  glorious  name  to  sing. 

To  praise  and  pray,  to  hear  thy  word, 
jVnd  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet — at  the  dawning  light, 
Thy  boundless  love  to  tell; 

And,  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 

3  Sweet — on  thy  day  of  rest, 
To  join,  in  heart  and  voice. 

With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 
May  here  our  time  be  given, 

That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 


164 


June  12.  7s.  Sabbath. 


CHRIST  OUR  STRENGTH. 


"I  can  do  all  things  through  C^irist  which  strengtheneth 
me."— P/ti^.  iv.  13. 

1  T^EEBLE,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
-*-    Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die  ? 
Who,  0  God,  my  guide  shall  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  thy  child  to  Thee  ? 

117 


165  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

2  Blessed  Father,  gracious  One, 
Thou  hast  sent  thy  holy  Son  ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need, 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 

3  Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim. 
Let  me  ever  learn  of  him ; 

From  his  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  his  life  my  solemn  law. 

4  Thus  in  deed,  and  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 

In  my  weakness,  thus  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die : 

6  Learn  to  live  in  peace  and  love. 
Like  the  perfect  ones  above  ; — 
Learn  to  die  without  a  fear. 
Feeling  thee,  my  Father,  near. 


165 


June  13.        L.  M.  Missionary  Chant, 


YOUTHFUL  DEVOTION. 


"  0  God,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee :  my  mouth 
shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lips." — Ps.  Ixxiii.  1,  5. 

1  f~^  REAT  God,  to  thee  my  voice  I  raise, 
^^  To  thee  my  youngest  hours  belong : 
I  would  begin  my  life  with  praise, 

Till  growing  years  improve  the  song. 

2  'Tis  to  thy  sovereign  grace  I  owe 

That  I  was  born  on  Christian  ground. 
Where  streams  of  heavenly  mercy  flow, 
And  words  of  sweet  salvation  sound. 

3  Thy  glorious  promises,  0  Lord, 

Kindle  my  hopes  and  my  desire ! 
I  rest  my  faith  upon  that  word 

Which  bids  my  soul  to  heaven  aspire. 

4  Thy  praise  shall  still  employ  my  breath, 

Since  thou  hast  marked  my  way  to  heaven, 
Nor  let  me  run  the  road  to  death, 

And  waste  the  blessings  thou  hast  given. 
118 


JUKE.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.        166,  167 

166  June  14.         S.  M.  Silver  Street. 

THE  MEBCIES  OF  GOD. 

'•  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits ; 
who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities;  who  healeth  all  thy  dis- 
eases.'"— Ps.  ciii.  2,  3. 

1  r\  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
^-^  Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  diyine. 

2  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 

'Tis  he  vrho  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

3  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 
When  ransomed  from  the  grave  ; 

He,  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

4  He  fills  the  poor  with  good ; 
He  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  the  oppressed. 

5  Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

167  June  15.         L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 

PEAISE   TO   GOD  FROM  ALL  THE  EARTH. 

"  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiring,  and  into  his  courts 
with  praise :  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his  name." — 
Ps.  c.  4. 

1  "YTE  nations  round  the  earth  I  rejoice 

-*-    Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King  ; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice  ; 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God  ;  'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life  and  breath  and  being  give  ; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own ; 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

119 


168;  169       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy ; 

"With  praises  to  his  courts  repair ; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind ; 

Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure  ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 


Ibo        June  16.         L.  M.  Missionary  Chant, 

"THY  KINGDOM   COME." 

"  The  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  and  drink,  but  righteous- 
ness and  peace,  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost." — JRom.  xiv.  17. 

1  "  ^HY  kingdom  come  !"  All  sinful  lands, 

-*-   In  error  sunk,  thy  presence  crave ; 
And  victims  bound  by  tyrant  hands 
Implore  thee.  Father,  come  and  save ! 

2  '*  Thy  kingdom  come !"  The  afflicted  mind 

In  chains  and  darkness  calls  for  thee ; 
For  thou  hast  eyes  to  give  the  blind, 
And  strength  to  set  the  bondman  free. 

3  Thy  reign  of  peace  and  love  begin ! 

Too  oft  the  Christian's  sacred  name 
Is  stained  by  war  and  slavery's  sin ; 
Oh,  come,  assert  the  gospel's  claim  I 

4  Oh,  never  in  truth's  righteous  cause 

Our  hearts  be  slow,  our  voices  dumb ; 
Upon  the  glorious  theme  we  pause, 

And  fervent  pray,  "  Thy  kingdom  come  !'' 

iby        June  17.  7s.  Benevento. 

PRAISE  TO  GOD. 

"  While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord :  I  will  sing  praises  unto 
my  God  while  I  have  any  being." — Ps.  cxlvi.  2. 

1  T>RAISE  to  God ;  oh  !  let  us  raise 
-^    From  our  hearts  a  song  of  praise ; 
Of  that  goodness  let  us  sing 
Whence  our  lives  and  blessings  spring. 
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JUNE.]  HYMNS    FOR   SCHOOLS.  170 

2  Praise  to  Him  ttIio  made  the  light, 
Praise  to  Him  -who  gave  us  sight ! 
Praise  to  Him  ^ho  formed  the  ear  I 
He  our  humble  praise  will  hear. 

3  Praise  Him  for  our  happy  hours  ; 
Praise  Him  for  our  varied  powers  ; 
For  these  thoughts  that  soar  above ; 
For  these  hearts  he  made  for  love. 

4  For  the  voice  he  placed  within, 
Bearing  witness  when  we  sin  ; 
Praise  to  Him  whose  tender  care 
Keeps  the  watchful  guardian  there ! 

5  Praise  the  mercy  thai  aia  &eiid 
Jesus  for  our  guide  and  friend : 
Praise  Him,  every  heart  and  voice, 
Him  who  makes  the  world  rejoice. 


170        June  18.  CM.  Medfield, 

LTEERALITT  REWARDED. 

"  He  hath  dispersed ;  he  hath  given  to  the  poor ;  his  right- 
eousness endureth  for  ever ;  his  horn  shall  be  exalted  with 
honor.-" — Ps.  cxii.  9. 

1  TTAPPY  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord. 
^^  And  follows  his  commands  ; 
"Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 

Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast. 

To  all  the  sons  of  need ; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request, 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  In  times  of  danger  and  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

4  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord ; 
Honor  on  earth,  and  joys  above; 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

L.  121 


171,  172      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

171        June  19.         L.  M.  Hebron. 

LIVING  TO  CHRIST. 

"Lord,  to  whom  shall  we  go?    Thou  hast  the  words  of  eter- 
nal life." — John  vi.  68, 

1  lyrY  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 
1.tX  rp^  every  service  I  can  pay, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 

To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being,  but  for  thee — 

Its  sure  support — its  noblest  end  ? 
'Tis  my  delight  tbv  ^'«^ce  to  see. 

And  serve  the  ^ause  of  such  a  friend. 

o  I  would  not  breathe  for  worldly  joy, 
Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good ; 
Nor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

4  'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live; 

To  him,  who  for  my  ransom  died ; 
Nor  could  all  worldly  honor  give 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

5  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless, 

When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more ; 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 

His  saving  love — his  glorious  power. 


172 


June  20.       7s  &  6s.  Amsterdam, 

THE  WITNESS. 

"  He  that  holieveth  on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the  witness  in 
himself." — 1  John  v.  10. 

1  C  AVIOUR,  I  thy  word  believe, 
^   My  unbelief  remove  ; 
Now  thy  quickening  Spirit  give. 

The  unction  from  above : 
Show  me,  Lord,  how  good  thou  art; 

With  thy  love  my  spirit  fill, 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart, 
The  Holy  Ghost  reveaL 
122 


JUXE.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  173 

2  Blessed  Comforter,  come  doTv-n, 

And  live  and  move  in  me  ; 
Make  my  everv  deed  thine  own, 

In  all  things  led  by  thee  : 
Bid  my  every  sin  depart, 

And  with  me  vouchsafe  to  dwell ; 
Faithful  AVitness,  in  my  heart 

Thy  perfect  light  reveal. 

.3  Whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 

0  Lord,  reveal  in  me ; 
Son  of  God,  I  cease  to  live, 

L'nless  I  live  to  thee : 
Make  me  choose  the  better  part ; 

Oh,  do  thou  my  pardon  seal ; 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart, 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 


173        June  21.        CM.  Feterhorough, 

god's  G00D>T:S3   ACK>'0WLEDG£D. 

^'The  goodness  of  God  leadeth  thee  to  repentance." — Bom.u.L 

1  r\  GOD,  let  this  my  morning  song 
^-^  Like  holy  incense  rise  ; 
Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue 

To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Amid  the  darkness  of  the  night 

Me  thou  didst  safely  keep, 

Again  to  hail  the  morning  light 

Again  refreshed  by  sleep. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around  ; 
But  oh  I  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found  I 

4  How  long  have  I  abused  thy  love  ! 

How  long  indulged  in  sin  I 
For  conscience  cries  with  faithful  voice. 
How  guilty  I  have  been. 

5  Draw  me,  0  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  fill  me  with  thy  love  : 
That  I  may  end  this  mortal  race 
To  dwell  with  thee  above. 

123 


174,  175      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

174       June  22.        CM.  Rochester. 

THE  BOUNTIES  OP   PROVIDENCE. 

"  The  earth,  0  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy :  teach  me.  thy  sta- 
tutes."— Ps.  cxix.  64. 

1  T  ORD,  when  my  raptured  thought  surveys 
■^  Creation's  beauties  o'er, 

All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 
And  bid  my  soul  adore. 

2  Where'er  I  turn  my  gazing  eyes, 

Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine  ; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise, 
And  speak  their  source  divine. 

-  3  On  me  thy  providence  has  shone 
With  gentle,  smiling  rays  : 
0  let  my  lips  and  life  make  known 
Thy  goodness  and  thy  praise. 

4  All-bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  impart ; 
0  teach  me  to  improve 
Thy  gifts,  with  ever-grateful  heart ; 
And  crown  them  with  thy  love. 

X70        June  23.        8s  &  7s.  Sicilian  Hymn, 

CHRIST'S  EXALTATION. 

"  He  is  able  to  save  them  to  the  uttermost  that  come  unto 
God  by  him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession  for 
them."— ire6.  vii.  25. 

1  TESTIS !  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 
^    There  for  ever  to  abide  ; 

All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading. 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding. 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive : 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
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JUXE.]  HYMXS    FOR    SCHOOLS.       176,  177 

4  Help,  ye  bright,  angelic  spirits  I 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, — 
Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


176 


June  24.        C.  M.  St.  Martin'' s. 


COMPASSION  AXD    CHARITT. 

"The  merciful  man doeth  good  to  his  own  soul." — Prryv.  xi.  17 

1  T3LEST  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 
-^  Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 

To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Is  never  raised  in  vain ; — 

2  "Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth, 

A  brother's  woes  to  feel. 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

3  He  spreads  his  kind  supporting  arms 

To  every  child  of  grief; 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows, 
And  brings  imasked  relief. 

4  To  gentle  offices  of  love 

His  feet  are  never  slow ; 
He  views,  through  mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 

5  To  him  protection  shall  be  shown, — 

And  mercy  from  above 
Descend  on  him  who  thus  fulfils 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 


177 


June  25.        S.  M.  Lishon. 


CHRIST'S  LOVE  CELEBRATED. 


"And  they  sing  the  song  of  Moses,  the  servant  of  God,  and 
the  song  of  the  Lamb,  saying,  'Great  and  marvellous  are  thy 
works.  Lord  God  Almighty;  just  and  true  are  thy  ways,  thou 
King  of  saints.'  --' — Rev.  xv.  3. 

1         A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
■^-^  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  I 
Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name  I 

l2  125 


78  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

Sing  of  his  dying  love — 
Sing  of  his  rising  power — 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  us,  whose  sins  he  bore. 

Sing,  till  we  feel  our  heart 

Ascending  with  our  tongue  ; 

Sing,  till  the  love  of  sin  depart, 

And  grace  inspire  our  song. 

Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 
*' Ye  blessed  children,  come!" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away 
To  our  eternal  home. 

There  shall  our  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ! 


178        June  26.        CM.  Jorda?i 

INCREASING  LOVE  TO  CHRIST    DESIRED. 

"  Set  your  affection  on  things  above,  not  on  things  on  the 
earth." — Col.  iii.  2. 

1  nPHOU  lovely  source  of  true  delight, 
-^   Whom  I  unseen  adore  ; 

Unvail  thy  beauties  to  my  sight, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

2  Thy  glory  o'er  creation  shines  ; 

But  in  thy  sacred  word 
I  read,  in  fairer,  brighter  lines, 
My  bleeding — dying  Lord. 

8  'Tis  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop. 
And  sins  and  sorrows  rise — 
Thy  love,  with  cheering  beams  of  hope, 
My  fainting  heart  supplies. 

4  But  ah !  too  soon  the  pleasing  scene 

Is  clouded  o'er  with  pain  ; 
My  gloomy  fears  rise  dark  between, 
And  I  again  complain. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord — my  Life — my  Light, 

Oh,  come  with  blissful  ray ; 
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JUNE.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.       179^180 

Break  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, 
And  chase  my  fears  away. 

6  Then  shall  my  soul  with  rapture  trace 
The  wonders  of  thy  love : 
Then  I  shall  see  thy  glorious  face 
In  endless  joy  above. 

179        June  27.        L.  M.  Uxbridge. 

rSTITATIOX  TO  GO   TO  CHEIST. 

"  Comp  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord  :  for  he  hath  torn, 
and  he  will  heal  us ;  he  hath  smitten,  and  he  will  hind  us 
up." — Hosea  tI.  1. 

1  /^^OME,  weary  souls  I  with  sin  distressed, 
^'  Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest ; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanseVonr  guilt  and  heal  your  woes ; 
Pardon  and  life,  and  endless  peace, — 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

3  Lord :  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart : 
We  come,  with  trembling  ;  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

•1  Dear  Saviour  I  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith, — our  fears  remove ; 
Oh  I  sweetly  reign  in  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

180        June  28.        S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 

COilMrXION  WITH  THE   FATHER  A>'D  CHRIST. 

"Whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name,  that  will  I  do,  that 
the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son." — John  xiv.  13. 

1  (~\^^  heavenly  Father  calls, 
^  And  Christ  invites  us  near ; 

With  both,  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet. 
And  our  communion  dear. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs : 
He  pardons  every  day  ; 


181  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JUNE. 

Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are  ! 
What  various  stores  of  good, 

Diifused  from  our  Redeemer's  hand, 
And  purchased  with  his  blood  I 

4  Jesus,  our  living  head. 
We  bless  thy  faithful  care ; 

Our  advocate  before  the  throne. 
And  our  forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart ! 
Here  wait,  my  warmest  love  ! 

Till  this  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 


181 


June  29.       8s  &  7s.  Sicilian  Hymn* 


A  MORNING  SONG. 


"Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  strength,  and  with  all  thy 
mind ;  and  thy  neighhor  as  thyself." — Luke  x.  27. 

1  Tl/^ELCOME  now  another  morning, 

*^     While  we  meet  our  God  to  praise, 
And,  our  daily  work  returning. 
First  to  him  our  voice  to  raise. 

2  Let  us  think  how  time  is  passing — 

Soon  the  longest  life  departs, 
Nothing  human  is  abiding. 

Save  the  love  of  humble  hearts. 

3  Love  to  God  and  to  our  neighbor 

Makes  our  purest  happiness  ; 

Vain  the  wish,  the  care,  the  laboi', 

Earth's  poor  trifles  to  possess. 

4  Father,  now  one  prayer  we  raise  thee ; 

Give  an  humble,  grateful  heart ; 
Never  let  us  cease  to  praise  thee. 
Never  from  thy  fear  depart. 

5  Then,  when  years  have  gathered  o'er  us, 

And  the  world  begins  to  fade, 
Heaven's  bright  realm  will  rise  before  us : 
There  our  treasure  has  been  laid. 

128 


JULY.]  HYMXS   FOR    SCHOOLS.        182^  183 


182 


June  30.  7s.  FleyeVs  Hymn. 


WEO  SHALL  DWELL  IN  HEAVEN. 


"  Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  who  shall  dwell  in 
thy  holy  hill?  He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh righte- 
ousness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart."" — Fs.  xy.l,  2. 

1  "TT^HO,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  o'er, 

^^     Shall  to  heavens  blest  mansions  soar; 
Who,  an  ever-welcome  guest. 
In  thy  holy  place  shall  rest "? — 

2  He,  whose  heart  thy  love  has  warmed ; 
He,  whose  will  to  thine  conformed, 
Bids  his  Life  unsullied  run  ; 

He,  whose  words  and  thoughts  are  one ; — 

3  He,  who  shuns  the  sinner's  road, 
Loving  those  who  love  their  God : 
"Who,  with  hope,  and  faith  unfeigned, 
Treads  the  path  by  thee  ordained ; 

4  He,  who  trusts  in  Christ  alone, 
Not  in  aught  himself  hath  done : — 
He,  great  God,  shall  be  thy  care, 
And  thy  choicest  blessings  share. 


183 


July  1.  CM.  Laneshoroiigh. 


A  HARVEST   HYMN. 


"  Say  not  ye,*  There  are  yet  four  months,  and  then  cometh 
harvest.  Behold  I  say  unto  you.  Lift  up  your  eyes,  and  look 
on  the  fields ;  for  they  are  white  already  to  harvest." — John 
iv.  35. 

1  'TO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 
-^    My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  comes  forth 

The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps ; 

^ly  tongue,  his  goodness  sing  ; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

*  This  is  in  the  imperative  mode,  and  should  be  read  accord- 
ingly, and  not,  as  is  generally  done,  in  the  interrogatire  man- 
ner. As  if  the  Saviour  had'  said,  ••  Do  not  wait  four  months : 
the  time  to  do  good  is  always  prese>'t." 

129 


184,185       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JULY, 

3  Well  pleased  the  laborers  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop, 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness; 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

184        July  2.  S.  M.  Skirland. 

PARENTAL  ENTREATY. 

"  And  ye  shall  seek  me,  and  find  me,  when  ye  shall  search 
for  me  with  all  your  heart." — Jer.  xxix.  13. 


I 


1 


MY  son,  know  thou  the  Lord, 
Thy  father's  God  obey  ; 
Seek  his  protecting  care  by  night. 
His  guardian  hand  by  day. 

Call,  while  he  may  be  found, 
Oh,  seek  him  while  he's  near ; 
Serve  him  with  all  thy  heart  and  mind, 
And  worship  him  with  fear. 

If  thou  wilt  seek  his  face, 
His  ear  will  hear  thy  cry ; 
Then  shalt  thou  find  his  mercy  sure. 
His  grace  for  ever  nigh. 

Yield  then  to  love  divine. 
Break  off  your  sins  to-day ; 
Accept  the  Saviour's  pardoning  grace, 
Believe,  repent,  and  pray. 


185        Julys.  CM.  Warwick. 

PRATER  FOR  THE  EXTENSION  OF  CHRISTIANITY. 

"The  Lord  God  will  cause  rigbteoiisness  and  praise  to  spring 
forth  before  all  the  nations." — Isa.  Ixi.  11. 

1   OHINE,  mighty  God,  on  Zion  shine, 
^  With  beams  of  heavenly  grace ; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  every  land, 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 
130 


JULY.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  186 

2  "WTien  shall  thy  name,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Sound  through  the  earth  abroad, 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God  ? 

3  Is  not  thy  sacred  promise  pledged 

To  thine  exalted  Son, 
That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

4  ''Ask — and  I  give  the  heathen  lands 

For  thine  inheritance ; 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

Then  be  his  name  adored  : 
Let  earth,  with  all  its  millions,  shout 
Hosanna  to  the  Lord  I 


iob        July  4.         L.  M.  Missionary  Chant, 

"REJIEMBER   THEM    THAT   ARE   IN   EOXDS."' 

*' Behold,  the  hire  of  the  laborers  who  have  reaped  down 
your  fields,  which  is  of  you  kept  back  bj  fraud,  crieth ;  and 
the  cries  of  them  which  have  reaped  are  entered  into  the  ears 
of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth." — James  v,  4. 

1  T  ORD,  when  thine  ancient  people  cried, 
-"-^  Oppressed  and  bound  by  Egypt's  king, 
Thou  didst  Arabia's  sea  divide. 

And  forth  thy  fainting  Israel  bring. 

2  Lo,  in  these  latter  days,  our  land 

Groans  with  the  anguish  of  the  slave : 
Lord  God  of  hosts  I  stretch  forth  thy  hand. 
Not  shortened  that  it  cannot  save. 

3  Roll  back  the  swelling  tide  of  sin. 

The  lust  of  gain,  the  lust  of  power ; 
The  day  of  freedom  usher  in : 

How  long  delays  the  appointed  hour  ? 

4  As  thou  of  old  to  Miriam's  hand 

The  thrilling  timbrel  didst  restore. 
And  to  the  joyful  song  her  land 
Echoed  from  desert  to  the  shore ; 

131 


187,188       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JULY. 

5  0  let  thy  smitten  ones  again 

Take  up  the  chorus  of  the  free, — 
Praise  ye  the  Lord !  His  power  proclaim, 
For  he  hath  conquered  gloriously  I 

1 0  7         Jiily  5.  C.  M.  Christmas. 

god's  presence  13  LIGHT  IN  DARKNESS. 

*'  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my 
path." — Fs.  cxix.  105. 

1  IV/TY  God!  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
-LYX  r^^Q  iifQ  Qf  jjjy  delights, 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights, — 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun ; 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  mercy  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  his ! 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word. 
And  run  with  joy  the  shining  way 
To  meet  my  gracious  Lord. 

188        July  6.  C.  Mo  Mear, 

CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 

"  Although  the  fig-tree  shall  not  blossom,  neither  shall  fruit 
be  in  the  vines ;  the  labor  of  the  olive  shall  fail,  and  the  fields 
shall  yield  no  meat;  the  flock  shall  be  cutoff  from  the  fold, 
and  there  shall  be  no  herd  in  the  stalls :  yet  I  will  rejoice  in 
the  Lord,  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of  my  salvation." — Hob.  iii.  17, 18. 


1 


OINCE  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 
^  God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 
Oh,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot. 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways ! 

Good,  when  he  gives — supremely  good. 
Nor  less  when  he  denies  j 

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JULY.]  HYMXS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  189 

E'en  crosses,  from  his  soTereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine, 

My  God,  inscribe  my  name ; 

There  let  it  fill  some  humble  place 

Beneath  my  Lord  the  Lamb  ! 


189        July  7.  S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 

CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

*''The  Lord  make  you  to  increase  and  abound  in  loye  on« 
toward  another,  and  toward  all  men." — 1  Thess.  iu.  12. 

1  "DLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
-^  Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  I 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims,  are  one — 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  are  called  to  part, 
It  gives  us  mutual  pain ; 

But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way ; 

While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 
From  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

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190^  191       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JULY. 

lyO        July  8.  7s.  Nuremburg. 

A  MORNING   SONG. 

"Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  0  Lord: 
let  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  continually  preserve 
me."— P6\  xl.  11. 

1  'T^HOU  that  dost  my  life  prolong, 
-■-    Kindl}''  aid  my  morning  song ; 

Thankful  from  my  couch  I  rise,  * 

To  the  God  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Thou  didst  hear  my  evening  cry ; 
Thy  preserving  hand  was  nigh  ; 
Peaceful  slumbers  thou  hast  shed, 
Grateful  to  my  weary  head. 

3  Thou  hast  kept  me  through  the  night ; 
'Twas  thy  hand  restored  the  light: 
Lord,  thy  mercies  still  are  new, 
Plenteous  as  the  morning  dew. 

4  Still  my  feet  are  prone  to  stray  ; 
Oh  !  preserve  me  through  the  day : 
Dangers  everywhere  abound ; 
Sins  and  snares  beset  me  round. 

5  Gently,  with  the  dawning  ray, 
On  my  soul  thy  beams  display : 
Sweeter  than  the  smiling  morn, 
Let  thy  cheering  light  return. 

191        July  9.  L.  M.  Hebron. 

LOVE  TO  GOD  AND  OUR  NEIGHBOR. 

"Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
•with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind :  and  thou  shalt  lovo 
thy  neighbor  as  thyself." — JilatL  xxii.  37,  39. 

1  nPHUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, 
-*~    ''Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite, 

To  love  thy  Maker,  and  thy  God, 
With  utmost  vigor  and  delight. 

2  ''  Then  shall  thy  neighbor,  next  in  place. 

Share  thine  affection  and  esteem  ; 
And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself, 

Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 
134 


J 


JULY.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.        192,  193 

3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke ; 

This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  proye ; 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke, 
And  the  whole  law's  fulfilled  by  love. 

4  But  oh !  how  base  our  passions  are  I 

How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal  I 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire, 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 


192  July  10.  CM.  Medjield. 

CONTRITION. 

"  God  be  merciful  to  me,  a  sinner." — Imke  xriii.  13. 

1  r\  THOU !  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
^^  Contrition's  humble  sigh  ; 

"Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye; — 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Has  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said — "  Return  ?" 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 
Thy  word  of  promise  cannot  fail, 
My  tower  of  safe  retreat. 

4  Oh !  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

193  JulyU.         L.  M.  Ejingham. 

DZIJVERANCE  FROM  SIN  DZSIRED. 

"  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according  to  thy  loving-kind- 
ness :  according  unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies,  blot 
out  my  transgressions." — Ps.  li.  1. 

1     A  ND  dost  thou  say,  ''Ask  what  thou  wilt?" 
■^^  Lord,  I  would  seize  the  golden  hour — 
I  pray  to  be  released  from  guilt. 

And  freed  from  sin's  polluting  power. 

135 


194  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JULY. 

2  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord,  impart ; 

More  of  thine  image  let  me  bear  ; 
Erect  thy  throne  within  my  heart, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

3  Give  me  to  read  my  pardon  sealed. 

And  from  thy  joy  to  draw  my  strength ; 
Oh !  be  thy  boundless  love  revealed 

In  all  its  height,  and  breadth,  and  length. 

4  Grant  these  requests — I  ask  no  more. 

But  to  thy  care  the  rest  resign : 
Sick,  or  in  health — or  rich,  or  poor, 
All  shall  be  well,  if  thou  art  mine. 


194:        July  12.  7s.  Beneve^ito. 

PRAYER  FOR  GUIDANCE. 

"The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment;  and  the  meek  "will 
he  teach  his  way." — Ps.  xxv.  9. 

1  p  UIDE,  0  Lord,  our  youthful  band 
^-^  Journeying  toward  the  better  land ; 
Foes  we  know  are  to  be  met. 

Snares  our  daily  path  beset ; 

Clouds  upon  the  valley  rest. 

Rough  and  dark  the  mountain's  breast ; 

And  our  home  may  not  be  gained, 

Save  through  trials  well  sustained. 

2  Guide  us,  while  we  onward  move 
Bound  by  bonds  of  mutual  love, 
Striving  for  the  holy  mind. 
And  the  soul  from  sense  refined ; 
That  when  life  no  longer  burns, 
And  the  dust  to  dust  returns. 

With  the  strength  which  thou  hast  given 
We  may  rise  to  thee  and  heaven. 

3  God  of  love  !  on  thee  we  all 
Humbly  for  thy  guidance  call ; 
Save  us  from  the  evil  tongue. 
From  the  heart  that  thinketh  wrong, 

136 


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JULY.]  UYMXS    FOR    SCHOOLS.        195,  196 

From  the  sins,  -^hate'er  they  be, 
That  divide  the  soul  from  thee. 
God  of  grace  !  on  thee  we  rest ; 
Bless  us,  and  we  shall  be  blest. 


195 


July  13.        L.  M.  Portugal 


COimUMOX  WITH   GOD  DESIRED. 


"  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth :  but  God  is  the  strength  of 
my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever." — Ps.  Ixxiii.  26. 

1  IV TY  gracious  Lord,  whose  changeless  love 
■^^  To  me  no  earthly  power  can  part, 
When  shall  my  feet  forget  to  rove  ? 

Ah !  what  shall  fix  this  faithless  heart  ? 

2  Why  do  these  cares  my  soul  divide, 

If  thou  indeed  hast  set  me  free  ? 
Why  am  I  thus,  if  thou  hast  died — 
If  thou  hast  died  to  ransom  me  ? 

3  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  aid  impart, 

And  guard  the  gifts  thyself  hast  given : 
My  portion  thou,  my  treasure  art, 
My  life,  my  happiness,  and  heaven. 

4  Would  aught  with  thee  my  wishes  share. 

Though  dear  as  life  the  idol  be. 
That  idol  from  my  breast  I'll  tear, 
Kesolved  to  seek  my  all  from  thee. 

5  Whate'er  I  fondly  counted  mine, 

To  thee,  my  Lord,  I  here  restore : 
With  joy  I  all  for  thee  resign ; 
Give  me  thyself — I  ask  no  more. 


lyb        July  14.  CM.  Laneshorough. 

THE   SAVIOim  THE  GREAT   OBJECT   «  DESIRE. 

"  I  count  all  things  but  loss  for  the  excellency  of  the  know- 
ledge of  Christ  Jesus,  my  Lord." — Phil.  iii.  8. 

1  ATY  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice 
JJX  Pronounce  the  word  of  peace  ; 
And  all  my  warmest  powers  shall  join 
To  celebrate  thy  grace. 

m2  137 


197  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JULY. 

2  With  gentle  voice,  call  me  thy  child, 

And  speak  my  sins  forgiven ; 
The  accents  mild  shall  charm  mine  ear 
Like  all  the  harps  of  heaven. 

3  Cheerful,  where'er  thy  hand  shall  lead, 

The  darkest  path  I'll  tread ; 
Cheerful  I'll  quit  these  mortal  shores, 
And  mingle  with  the  dead. 

4  When  dreadful  guilt  is  done  away. 

No  other  fears  we  know ; 
That  hand  which  seals  our  pardon  sure, 
Shall  crowns  of  life  bestow. 


197 


July  15.  S.  M.  Shirland. 


PRAYER  FOR  PARDON. 


"  For  thy  name's  sake,  0  Lord,  pardon  mine  iniquity :  for  it 
is  great." — Ps.  xxv.  11. 

1  "TDEFORE  thy  mercy's  throne, 
^^  Thy  succor,  Lord,  we  seek; 

For  thou  art  good  and  great  alone ; 
All  helpless  we,  and  weak. 

2  Like  sheep  that  go  astray. 
Our  wilful  course  we've  run. 

From  what  thou  wouldst,  have  turned  away, 
And  what  thou  wouldst  not,  done. 

3  Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load. 
Upon  our  conscience  lies  ; 

To  thee  we  make  our  sorrows  known, 
And  lift  our  weeping  eyes. 

4  Oh,  spare  our  sins  confessed, 
The  penitents  restore ; 

On  them  who  turn  to  thee  for  rest, 
Thy  healthful  Spirit  pour. 

5  Pour,  for  the  Saviour's  sake. 
Thy  blessing's  heavenly  dew 

On  those  who  fain  would  sin  forsake, 
And  thy  pure  ways  pursue. 
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198        July  16.  L.  M.  Ward, 

PRAYER   FOR  GUARDIANSHIP   AND  GUIDANCE. 

'•  The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ;  whom  shall  T  fear  ? 
The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life  :  of  whom  shall  1  be  afraid." 
— Fs.  xxvli.  1. 

1  f\  THOL",  to  "vvhose  all-searching  sight 
^-^   The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart ;  it  pants  for  thee  ; 
Oh,  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free  I 

2  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  thou  my  Light,  be  thou  my  Way ; 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

8  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow. 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  wo, 
0  God,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 
And  raise  my  head  and  cheer  my  heart. 

4  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day  ; 
Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease. 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 


199     July  17.        L.M.  eiines.  Eaton. 

gUPPLICATION   FOR   PARDON. 

''  Hear,  0  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice  :  have  mercy  also 
uy^on  me,  and  answer  me." — Ps.  xxvii.  7. 

1  "pATHER  of  mercies— God  of  love  ! 

-*-    Oh  I  hear  a  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above, 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty: 
Oh  !  deign  to  hear  my  mournful  voice, 
And  bid  my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

2  I  urge  no  merits  of  my  own, 

No  worth,  to  claim  thy  gracious  smile  : 
Xo — when  I  bow  before  thy  throne. 

And  dare  converse  with  God  a  while — 
Thy  name,  blest  Jesus,  is  my  jjlea — 
Dearest  and  sweetest  name  to  me  I 

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3  Father  of  mercies — God  of  love  ! 

Then  hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry ; 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above, 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty  : 
One  pardoning  word  can  make  me  v^hole, 
And  soothe  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 

200  July  18.        L.  M.  Duhe  Street, 

UNIVERSAL  PREVALENCE  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

"  And  the  Lord  shall  be  king  over  all  the  earth :  in  that  day 
shall  there  be  one  Lord,  and  his  name  one." — Zech.  xiv.  9. 

1  A  RISE  !  arise  ! — with  joy  survey 
•^-^  The  glory  of  the  latter  day  : 
Already  is  the  dawn  begun 
"Which  marks  at  hand  a  rising  sun  ! 

2  ^*  Behold  the  way  !"  ye  heralds,  cry : 
Spare  not — but  lift  your  voices  high  : 
Convey  the  sound  from  pole  to  pole, 
"  Glad  tidings"  to  the  captive  soul. 

3  The  north  gives  up — the  south  no  more 
Keeps  back  her  consecrated  store  : 
From  east  to  west  the  message  runs, 
And  either  India  yields  her  sons. 

4  Auspicious  dawn  ! — thy  rising  ray 
With  joy  we  view — and  hail  the  day ; 
Great  Sun  of  Righteousness ! — arise. 
And  fill  the  world  with  glad  surprise. 

201  July  19.  S.  M.  Lisbon. 

CASTING  OUR  CARES  ON  GOD. 

'■  Cast  thy  burdem  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sustain  thee : 
he  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to  be  moved." — Ps.  Iv.  22. 

1  XTOW  gentle  God's  commands ! 
-^^  How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 
"Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 

And  trust  his  constant  care." 

2  While  Providence  supports, 

Let  saints  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand  which  bears  all  nature  up, 
Shall  guide  his  children  well. 

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8  Why  should  this  anxious  load 
Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 
Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  peace  and  comfort  find. 

4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 
Down  to  the  present  day ; 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 

202        July  20.         C.  M.  Coronation. 

CHRIST'S  EEIGN   TO  BE  UXnTESAL. 

"  He  shall  have  dominion  from  sea  to  sea,  and  from  the  river 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth."' — JPs.  Ixxii.  8. 

1  TESUS,  immortal  King,  arise  ! 
^    Assert  thy  rightful  sway, 

Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  bring. 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Ride  forth,  victorious  Conqueror,  ride. 

Till  all  thy  foes  submit, 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 
Their  trophies  at  thy  feet ! 

3  Send  forth  thy  word — and  let  it  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

Till  every  soul  beneath  the  sun 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  I 

4  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

May  Jesus  be  adored  ; 
And  earth,  with  all  her  millions,  shout 
Hosanna  to  the  Lord ! 


203        July  21.  L.  M.  Wells. 

ENCOUEAGEMENT   TO   PRATER. 

'•  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and  his 
ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers." — 1  Pet.  iii.  12. 

1   Q ING  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims 
^  His  various  and  his  saving  names ; 
Oh  I  may  they  not  be  heard  alone. 
But  by  our  sure  experience  known. 

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2  Through  every  age  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  his  servants'  prayer  ; 
Nor  can  one  humble  soul  complain, 
That  he  has  sought  his  God  in  vain. 

3  What  unbelieving  heart  shall  dare 
In  whispers  to  suggest  a  fear  ? 
While  still  he  owns  his  ancient  name, 
The  same  his  power — his  love  the  same ! 

4  To  thee  our  souls  in  faith  arise. 
To  thee  we  lift  expecting  eyes ; 

We  boldly  through  the  desert  tread, 

For  God  will  guard  where  God  shall  lead. 


204        July  22.  C.  M.  ArU7igton, 

COMFORT  IN  GOD. 

"  Let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice :  let  them 
ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou  defendest  them :  let  them 
also  that  love  thy  name  be  joyful  in  thee." — Fs.  v.  11. 

1  "PiEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
•^-^  On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 

On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But,  oh !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail. 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still ; 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat ; 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

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20o        Jllly  23.  C.  M,  Laneshorough. 

EELIGIOX  DIPORTANT  TO   THE  YOUyG. 

"Keep  sound  wisdom  and  discretion:  so  shall  they  be  life 
unto  thy  soul,  and  grace  to  thy  neck.'" — Prov.  iii.  21,  22. 

1  T\rHILE  in  the  tender  years  of  youth, 

^^     In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 
Ere  age  arrive,  and,  trembling,  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb ; — 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God  ; 

For  him  thy  powers  employ  ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope, 
Thy  portion,  and  thy  joy. 

3  He  will  in  safety  guide  thy  course 

O'er  life's  uncertain  sea, 
And  bring  thee  to  that  peaceful  shore 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

206        July  24.  G.  M.  Rochester. 

PLEASUEE  OP  INSTRUCTING  THE  YOUNG. 

"  Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth ;  but  be  thou  an  example  of 
the  belieyers,  in  word,  in  conversation,  in  charity,  in  spirit,  in 
faith,  in  purity." — 1  Tim.  iv.  12. 

1  "DLESTwork!  the  youthful  mind  to  win, 
^  And  turn  the  rising  race 

From  dark  and  dangerous  paths  of  sin. 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

2  Children  our  kind  protection  claim  ; 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
"When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Redeemer  love. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss,  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutored  youth. 
And  show  the  mind  which  went  astray 
The  way,  the  life,  the  truth ! 

4  Thy  Spirit,  Father,  on  us  shed. 

And  bless  this  good  design : 
The  honors  of  thy  name  be  spread : 
Be  all  the  glory  thine ! 

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207        July  25.  L.  M.  Hebron, 

CHRISTIAN  PRIENDSHIP. 

"  A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  That  ye  love  one 
another." — John  xiii.  34. 

1  TTOW  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, 
-*--*-  In  sweet  communion,  kindred  minds  ! 
How  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  run, 
Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes,  are  one  t 

2  To  each  the  soul  of  each  how  dear ! 
What  jealous  love,  what  holy  fear! 
How  doth  the  generous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth  and  cleanse  from  sin ! 

3  Their  streaming  tears  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  human  woe ; 
Their  ardent  prayers  together  rise, 
Like  mingling  incense  to  the  skies. 

4  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire, 
When  dimly  burns  frail  nature's  fire; 
Then  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heaven  of  joy,  a  heaven  of  love. 


208        July  26.         L.  M.  Truro. 

GOD  EVER  TO  BE  PRAISED. 

"  0  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips,  and  my  mouth  shall  show  forth 
thy  praise." — Ps.  li.  15. 

1  TTOW  shall  we  praise  thee.  Lord  of  light ! 
-*-*-  How  shall  we  all  thy  love  declare ! 
Once  more  we've  guarded  been  by  night, 

Once  more  we  raise  our  morning  prayer. 

2  We  would  adore  thee,  God  sublime, 

Whose  power  and  wisdom,  love  and  grace 
Are  greater  than  the  round  of  time. 
And  wider  than  the  bounds  of  space. 

3  Oh,  how  shall  thought  expression  find, 

All  lost  in  thine  immensity ! 
How  shall  we  seek  thee,  glorious  Mind, 
Amid  thy  dread  infinity  ! 
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4  But  thou  art  present  with  us  here, 

As  in  thy  glittering,  high  domain ; 
And  grateful  hearts  and  humble  fear 
Can  never  seek  thy  face  in  vain, 

5  Help  us  to  praise  thee,  Lord  of  light ; 

Help  us  thy  boundless  love  declare  ; 
And,  while  we've  guarded  been  by  night, 
Once  more  hear  thou  our  morning  prayer. 

* 

209  July  27.         C.  M.  St.  Martin's. 

THY  KIN-GDOM  COME. 

"  Thy  throne,  0  God,  is  for  eyer  and  ever :  a  sceptre  of  righte- 
ousness is  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom." — Heb.  i.  8 

1  Tj^ATHER  of  me  and  all  mankind^ 
-■-    And  all  the  hosts  above, 

Let  every  understanding  mind 
Unite  to  praise  thy  love. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come,  with  power  and  grace, 

To  every  heart  of  man ; 
Thy  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 
In  all  our  bosoms  reign  ; — 

3  The  righteousness  that  never  ends. 

But  makes  an  end  of  sin ; 
The  joy  that  human  thought  transcends, 
And  calms  the  soul  within ; 

4  The  kingdom  of  established  peace, 

Which  can  no  more  remove  ; 
The  perfect  power  of  godliness, 
The  omnipotence  of  love. 

210  July  28.         S.  M.  Watchman. 

ENCOIJRAGEMZNT  TO  DO  GOOD. 

**And  let  us  not  he  weary  iu  well-doing:  for  in  due  seaaon 
we  shall  reap  if  we  faint  not" — Gal.  yi.  9. 

1       /CHILDREN  of  Christ,  arise, 
^-^  And  gird  you  for  the  toil ; 
The  dew  of  promise  from  the  skies 
Already  cheers  the  soil. 

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211  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [JULY. 

2       Go  "where  the  sick  recline, 

Where  mourning  hearts  deplore  ; 
And  where  the  sons  of  penury  pine, 
Dispense  your  hallowed  lore. 

5  Urge,  with  a  tender  zeal, 
The  erring  child  along, 

Where  peaceful  congregations  kneel, 
And  pious  teachers  throng. 

4       Be  faith,  which  looks  above, 
•        With  prayer,  your  constant  guest ; 
And  wrap  the  Saviour's  changeless  love 
A  mantle  round  your  breast. 

6  So  shall  you  share  the  wealth 
That  earth  may  ne'er  despoil, 

And  the  blest  gospel's  saving  health 
Repay  your  arduous  toil. 

211        July  29.        L.  M.  Ward 

EXTENT  OF  CHRIST'S  LOVE. 

"  As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I  loved  you :  continue 
ye  in  my  love." — John  xv.  9. 

1  TESTIS,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 

^    No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare ; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  thee. 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

2  Thy  love,  how  cheering  is  its  ray ! 

All  pain  before  its  presence  flies ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away 
Where'er  its  healing  beams  arise. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  love  my  soul  inflame, 

And  to  thy  service  sweetly  bind ; 
Transfuse  it  through  my  inmost  frame, 
And  mould  me  wholly  to  thy  mind. 

4  Thy  love,  in  suff'erings,  be  my  peace ; 

Thy  love,  in  weakness,  make  me  strong ; 
And,  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease. 
Thy  love  shall  be  in  heaven  my  song. 
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212        July  30.  S.  M.  Shirla7id. 


THE  ARK  OF  SAFETY. 

"  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye,  hide  me  under  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings." — Fs.  xvii.  8. 

1  (~\^y  cease,  my  wandering  soul, 
^  On  restless  wing  to  roam  ; 

All  this  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

2  Behold  the  ark  of  God ; 
Behold  the  open  door ; 

Oh,  haste  to  gain  that  dear  abode. 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

3  There  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 
There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 

And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

4  Then  cease,  my  wandering  soul. 
On  restless  wing  to  roam; 

All  this  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 


213        July3L  L.  M.  Uxbridge. 

YOUTHFUL  OBEDIENCE. 

"Behold  I  set  before  you  this  day  a  blessing  and  a  curse:  a 
blessing,  if  ye  obey  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  God ; 
and  a  curse,  if  ye  will  not  obey." — Dent.  xi.  26,  27. 

1  TN  Israel's  fane,  by  silent  night, 

-^  The  lamp  of  God  was  burning  bright ; 
And  there,  by  viewless  angels  kept, 
Samuel,  the  child,  securely  slept. 

2  A  voice  unknown  the  stillness  broke ; 
"Samuel!"  it  called,  and  thrice  it  spoke; 
He  rose  ;  he  asked  whence  came  the  word  ; 
From  EH  ?  No — it  was  the  Lord. 

3  Thus  early  called  to  serve  his  God, 
In  paths  of  righteousness  he  trod  ; 
Prophetic  visions  fired  his  breast, 
And  all  the  chosen  tribes  were  blest. 

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4  Speak,  Lord,  and,  from  our  earliest  days, 
Incline  our  hearts  to  love  thy  ways ; 
Thy  wakening  voice  hath  reached  our  ear — 
Speak,  Lord,  to  us  ;  thy  servants  hear. 

214        August  1.        L.  M.  Truro.  i| 

THE  saviour's  MISSION. 

"  He  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth ;  the  poor  also, 
and  him  that  hath  no  helper." — Ps.  Ixxii.  12. 

1  IVTOW  let  our  mingling  voices  rise 
-L^    In  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies ; 
Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim 
When  Jesus  all- triumph  ant  came. 

2  He  came  to  bid  the  weary  rest, 

To  heal  the  sinner's  wounded  breast,  . 

To  spread  the  light  of  truth  around,  I 

Throughout  the  world's  remotest  bound.  I 

3  He  came  our  trembling  souls  to  save  ■ 
From  sin,  from  sorrow,  and  the  grave ; 

Victorious  over  death  and  time, 
To  lead  us  to  a  happier  clime. 

4  Then  let  our  mingling  voices  rise 
In  grateful  rapture  to  the  skies ; 
Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim 
When  Jesus  all-triumphant  came. 


^iO        August  2.        L.  M.  Uxbridge, 

RETIREMENT  AND  MEDITATION. 

"  I  will  meditate  in  thy  precepts,  and  have  respect  unto  thy 
ways." — Ps.  cxix.  15. 

1  ly/TY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
■^■^  A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Nor  midst  a  thousand  thoughts  to  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below. 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  ? 

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3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  Yoice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn  ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone : 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 


216 


Au^st  3.         7s  &  6s.  RoTnaine. 


LOOKIXG   HZAVE>-WAED. 


'•  We  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen,  hut  at  the  things 
■which  are  not  seen :  for  the  things  which  are  seen  are  temporal ; 
but  the  things  which  are  not  seen  are  eternal." — 2  Cor.  iv.  IS. 

1  "TPtOM  every  earthly  pleasure,  ^ 
-*-     From  every  transient  joy. 
From  every  mortal  treasure 

That  soon  will  fade  and  die  ; — 
No  longer  these  desiring, 

Upward  our  wishes  tend, 
To  nobler  bliss  aspiring, 

And  joys  that  never  end. 

2  From  every  piercing  sorrow 

That  heaves  our  breast  to-day, 
Or  threatens  us  to-morrow, 

Hope  turns  our  eyes  away ; 
On  wings  of  faith  ascending, 

We  see  the  land  of  light. 
And  feel  our  sorrows  ending 

In  infinite  delight. 

8  'Tis  true  we  are  but  strangers 
And  pilgrims  here  below. 
And  countless  snares  and  dangers 

Surround  the  path  we  go : 
Though  painful  and  distressing, 

Yet  there's  a  rest  above  ; 
And  onward  still  we're  pressing 
To  reach  that  land  of  love. 

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217 


August  4.        S.  M.  Lisbon. 


THE  THRONE  OF  GRACE. 


"  Let  US  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace,  that 
yre  may  obtain  mercy  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need." — 
Heb.  iv.  16. 

1  TOEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace  I 
^  The  promise  calls  me  near  ; 

There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 
Thy  presence  and  thy  love ; 

I  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  thee  above. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith  ; 
Conform  my  will  to  thine ; 

Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

4  If  thou  these  blessings  give, 
And  wilt  my  portion  be, 

All  worldly  joys  I'll  cheerful  leave, 
And  find  my  heaven  in  thee. 

^io        Augusts.        CM.  Peterborough. 

PRAYER  FOR  GUIDANCE  AND  PROTECTION. 

"  Thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress ;  therefore  for  thy  name's 
sake  lead  me,  and  guide  me." — Ps.  xxxi.  3. 

1  /^  OD  of  our  fathers  !  by  whose  hand 
^^  Thy  children  still  are  blest. 

Be  with  us  through  our  pilgrimage, 
Conduct  us  to  our  rest. 

2  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life, 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

3  Oh,  spread  thy  sheltering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

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AUG.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.      219,  220 

4  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 
Our  humble  prayers  implore  ; 
And  thou,  the  Lord,  shalt  be  our  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

219        August  6.        L.  M.  Alfreton. 

PERPETUAL   PRAISE. 

"  Seyen  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee,  because  of  thy  righte- 
ous judgments." — Ps.  cxix.  164. 


1  TirHEN,  wakened  by  thy  voice  of  pov 
'  ^     The  hour  of  morning  beams  in  lig 


power, 

My  voice  shall  sing  that  morning  hour. 
And  thee,  who  madest  that  hour  so  bright. 


2  The  morning  strengthens  into  noon ; 

Earth's  fairest  beauties  shine  more  fair; 
And  noon  and  morning  shall  attune 

My  grateful  heart  to  praise  and  prayer. 

3  When  'neath  the  evening  western  gate 

The  sun's  retiring  rays  are  hid, 
My  joy  shall  be  to  meditate. 
E'en  as  the  pious  patriarch  did. 

4  As  twilight  wears  a  darker  hue, 

And  gathering  night  creation  dims, 
The  twilight  and  the  midnight,  too, 

Shall  have  their  harmonies  and  hymns. 

5  So  shall  sweet  thoughts,  and  thoughts  sublime, 

My  constant  inspirations  be  ; 
And  every  shifting  scene  of  time 
Reflect,  my  God,  a  light  from  thee. 

220        August  7.         S.  M.  Silver  Street, 

BLESSEDNESS  OF  GOSPEL  TlilES. 

"  The  Lord  hath  made  bare  his  holy  arm  in  the  eyes  of  all 
the  nations :  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  see  the  salva- 
tion of  our  God." — Isa.  lii.  10. 

1       TTOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
-*--■-  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

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221  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [AUG. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 

*'Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here. 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad! 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


221 


August  8.        C.  M.  Warwick. 


"  Fear  thou  not;  for  I  am  with  thee :  be  not  dismayed;  for 
I  am  thy  God :  I  will  strengthen  thee ;  yea,  I  will  help  thee : 
yea,  I  will  uphold  thee  with  the  right  hand  of  my  righteous- 
ness."— Isa.  xli.  10. 

1  "V"E  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears ; 

-^    Be  merc}^  all  your  theme  ; 
For  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
In  one  perpetual  stream. 

2  "  Fear  not"  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell; 

God  will  those  powers  restrain ; 
His  arm  will  all  their  rage  repel. 
And  make  their  eiforts  vain. 

3  "Fear  not"  the  want  of  outward  good; 

For  his  he  will  provide, 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 
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AUG.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.      222,223 

4  "  Fear  not"  that  lie  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone  ; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises, 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

5  "Fear  not"  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Nor  death's  relentless  sting  ; 
From  each  he'll  take  their  victory 
And  to  his  presence  bring. 

ZJiJi      August  9.       8s  &  7s.  Gree?iville. 

REDEEMTS-G   LOVE. 

"Ye  know  that  ye  were  not  redeemed  with  corruptible  things, 
as  silver  and  gold ;  but  with  the  precious  blood  of  Christ,  as 
of  a  lamb  without  blemish  and  without  spot." — 1  Fet.  i.  18,  19. 

1  O  AYIOUR,  source  of  every  blessing, 
^   Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure. 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure. 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me,  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 

Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended. 

Safe  through  life,  thus  far,  I'm  come ; 
Safe,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended. 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 

223      August  10.        C.  M.  Balerma, 

god's  PROiinSES  STJRE. 

"  Let  us  hold  fast  the  profession  of  our  faith  without  waver- 
ing; for  he  is  faithful  that  promised." — Hel).  x.  23. 

1   f\  GOD,  our  strength,  to  thee  our  song 
^-^  With  grateful  hearts  we  raise ; 
To  thee,  and  thee  alone,  belong 
All  worship,  love,  and  praise. 

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224  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [AUG. 

2  In  trouble's  dark  and  stormy  hour, 

Thine  ear  hath  heard  our  prayer; 
And  graciously  thine  arm  of  power 
Hath  saved  us  from  despair. 

3  And  thou,  0  ever  gracious  Lord, 

Wilt  keep  thy  promise  still. 
If,  meekly  hearkening  to  thy  word, 
We  seek  to  do  thy  will. 

4  Led  by  the  light  thy  grace  imparts, 

Ne'er  may  we  bow  the  knee 
To  idols,  wiiich  our  wayward  hearts 
Set  up  instead  of  thee. 

5  So  shall  thy  choicest  gifts,  0  Lord, 

Thy  faithful  children  bless  ; 
For  them  shall  earth  its  stores  afford, 
And  heaven  its  happiness. 

224:      August  11.        L.  M.  Portugal. 

SONG  OF  GRATITUDE  AND  PRAISE. 

"Praise  ye  the  Lord  :  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto  our 
God;  for  it  is  pleasant;  and  praise  is  comely." — Ps.  cxlvii.  1. 

1  C^  OD  of  my  life  !  through  all  my  days 

vT  ]yjy  grateful  powers  shall  sound  thy  praise ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  rest, 
And  griefs  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  praises,  raised  on  high. 
Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigh. 

3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  my  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

4  But  oh !  when  that  last  conflict's  o'er. 
And  I  am  chained  to  flesh  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies ! 

5  Then  shall  I  learn  the  exalted  strains 
Which  echo  o'er  the  heavenly  plains ; 
And  emulate,  witli  joy  unknown. 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 


AUG.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.      225,  226 

JiZO        Au^st  12.        7s.  PleyeVs  Hymn, 


'-  Xow  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  charity*  out  of  a  pure 
heart,  and  of  a  good  conscience,  and  of  faith  unfeigned." — 
1  Tim.  i.  5, 

1  AlT^HEX  a  foolisli  thought  within 

^  *     Tries  to  take  us  in  a  snare, 
Conscience  tells  us,  "It  is  sin,'' 
And  entreats  us  to  beware. 

2  In  the  morning,  when  we  rise. 

And  would  fain  omit  to  pray, 
"Child,  consider,"  conscience  cries, 
"  Should  not  God  be  sought  to-day?" 

8  If  in  something  we  transgress, 
And  are  tempted  to  deny. 
Conscience  says,  "Your  fault  confess, 
Do  not  dare  to  tell  a  lie." 

4  When  our  angry  passions  rise. 

Tempting  to  revenge  an  ill ; 
"Now  subdue  it,"  conscience  cries, 
"And  command  your  temper  still." 

5  Thus,  without  our  will  or  choice, 

This  good  monitor  within, 
With  a  secret,  warning  Toice, 
Warns  us  to  beware  of  sin. 

6  But  if  we  should  disregard, 

While  this  friendly  voice  would  call ; 
Conscience  soon  would  grow  so  hard 
That  it  would  not  speak  at  all. 


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August  13.        L.  M.  Ward, 

HEPwE   AM)   HEREAFTER. 

"For  I  reckon,  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time  ajr© 
not  worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory  which  shall  be  re- 
vealed in  us." — Rom.  viii.  18. 

1    |_J  OW  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies  I 
-■--^  How  transient  every  earthly  bliss ! 
How  slender  all  the  fondest  ties 
That  bind  us  to  a  world  like  this ! 

*  Love. 

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227  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [AUG. 

2  The  evening  cloud,  the  morning  dew, 

The  withering  grass,  the  fading  flower, 
Of  earthly  hopes  are  emblems  true — 
The  glory  of  a  passing  hour ! 

3  But,  though  earth's  fairest  blossoms  die, 

And  all  beneath  the  skies  is  vain, 
There  is  a  land  whose  confines  lie 
Beyond  the  reach  of  care  and  pain. 

4  Then  let  the  hope  of  joys  to  come 

Dispel  our  cares,  and  chase  our  fears : 
If  God  be  ours,  we're  travelling  home. 
Though  passing  through  a  vale  of  tears. 

JjZk       August  14.        S.  M.  Watchman. 

NATURE  AND  REVELATION. 

"  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ;  and  the  firmament 
sheweth  his  handy  work."  "  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  bettei 
unto  me  than  thousands  of  gold  and  silver." — Ps.  xix.  1,  and 
cxix.  72. 

1  TOEHOLD  !  the  lofty  sky 
-^  Declares  its  maker,  God ; 

And  all  his  starry  worlds  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 
Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 

While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  every  different  land 
Their  general  voice  is  known  ; 

They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand. 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  Christian  lands  !  rejoice ; 
Here  he  reveals  his  word ; 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice, 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

6       His  laws  are  just  and  pure. 
His  truth  without  deceit ; 
His  promises  for  ever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

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AUG.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.       228,229 

6       While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim  ;' 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King ! 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 


228 


August  15.        L.  M.  Alfreton. 


LIGHT   OF  RELIGION. 


"For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  tabernacle 
were  dissolved,  we  have  a  building  of  God,  an  house  not  made 
with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens." — 2  Cor.  v.  1. 

1  Tl^ERE  all  our  hopes  and  all  our  fears 

'  ^     Confined  within  life's  narrow  bound  ; 
If,  travellers  through  this  vale  of  tears, 
We  saw  no  better  world  beyond ; 

2  Did  not  a  sunbeam  break  the  gloom. 

And  not  a  floweret  smile  beneath ; 
Who  could  exist  in  such  a  tomb  ? 
Who  dwell  amid  the  shades  of  death  ? 

3  xlnd  such  were  life  without  the  ray 

From  our  divine  religion  given: 
'Tis  this,  that  makes  our  darkness  day  ; 
'Tis  this,  that  makes  our  earth  a  heaven, 

4  Bright  is  the  golden  sun  above. 

And  beautiful  the  flowers  that  bloom. 
And  all  is  joy,  and  all  is  love, 
Reflected  from  a  world  to  come. 


229 


August  16.        L.  M>  Effingham, 


TRUST  AND   SUBMISSION. 


*•  0  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good  :  blessed  is  the  man 
that  trusteth  in  him." — Ps.  xxxiv.  8. 

1  ]\  TY  God,  I  thank  thee :  may  no  thought 
-^^  E'er  deem  a  Father's  hand  severe  ; 
But  may  this  heart,  by  sorrow  taught, 

Calm  each  wild  wish,  each  idle  fear. 

2  Thy  mercy  bids  all  nature  bloom  ; 

The  sun  shines  bright,  and  man  is  gay : 
Thine  equal  mercy  spreads  the  gloom 
That  darkens  o'er  his  little  day, 

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230;  281       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [AUG. 

3  Full  many  a  throb  of  grief  and  pain 

Thy  frail  and  erring  child  must  know; 
But  not  one  prayer  is  breathed  in  vain, 
Nor  does  one  tear  unheeded  flow. 

4  Thy  various  messengers  employ ; 

Thy  purposes  of  love  fulfil ; 
And,  mid  the  wreck  of  human  joy, 
Let  humble  faith  adore  thy  will. 

230      August  17.       C.  M.  Medfield. 

I 

BLESSEDNESS  OF  THE  MERCIFUL. 

"  Blessed  are  the  merciful,  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy." — 

Matt.  V.  7. 

1  "OLEST  is  the  man  whose  liberal  heart 
-■-^  Feels  for  the  suffering  poor  ; 

Who  freely  gives,  for  their  relief, 
His  counsel  and  his  store.  . 

2  To  him  the  Lord,  in  troublous  times. 

Will  sure  deliverance  send ; 
His  life  prolong  on  earth,  and  bless. 
And  from  his  foes  defend. 

3  When,  on  the  bed  of  languishing. 

His  mortal  hour  is  come. 
The  Lord  will  soothe  his  dying  pains. 
And  take  the  sufferer  home. 

4  The  Lord  of  heaven  loves  liberal  souls, — 

Their  hearts  are  like  his  own  : 
Heaven  is  the  home  of  those  who  breathe 
The  mercy  of  his  throne. 


231 


August  18.        L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 


PRAISE  FOR  TEMPORAL  BLESSINGS. 


"Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless:  do  justice  to  the  afflicted 
and  necidy :  deliver  the  poor  and  needy :  rid  them  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  wicked." — Ps.  Ixxxii.  3,  4. 

1  "W/^F  bless  the  Lord,  the  just  and  good, 
'^ '     Who  fills  our  hearts  with  joy  and  food; 
Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies,         ifg^-^ 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 
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AUG.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  232 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round, 

To  cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground ; 
He  bids  the  clouds,  with  plenteous  rain, 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

3  'Tis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath. 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death; 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong  ; 

He  helps  the  weak,  he  guards  the  strong. 

4  With  power  he  vindicates  the  just. 
And  treads  the  oppressor  in  the  dust ; 
In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find 

A  judge  most  just,  a  father  kind. 

5  0  let  us,  then,  with  joy  record 

The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways ! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


ZoZ      August  19.       S.  M.  Lisbon, 

SEEKI>'G  GOD. 

''  Because  thy  loYing-kindness  is  better  than  life,  mv  lips  shall 
praise  thee :  because  thou  hast  bepn  my  help,  therefore  in  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice." — Ps.  Ixiii.  3,  7. 


A  FY  God,  permit  my  tongue 
-^^  This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail, 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

For  life,  without  thy  love, 
No  relish  can  afford  ; 
No  joy  can  be  compared  with  this, 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
I  call  my  God  to  mind ; 
I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are, 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

Since  thou  hast  been  my  help. 
To  thee  my  spirit  flies  ; 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 


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233;  234      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [AUG. 

5       The  shadow  of  thy  wings 
My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 
I'll  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 
For  he'll  support  my  steps. 

233      August  20.       L.  M.  Ward. 

THE  MERCY-SEAT. 

"  And  this  is  the  confidence  that  we  have  in  him ;  that  if  we 
ask  any  thing  according  to  his  will,  he  heareth  us." — 1  John 
V.  14. 

1  Tj^ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
-*-    From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes. 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 

A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet, 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  we  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle  wing  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  seem  all  no  more ; 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet. 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

2o4:      August  21.        C.  M.  Arlington, 

EXHORTATIONS  TO  A  HOLY  LIFE. 

"  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile : 
depart  from  evil  and  do  good ;  seek  peace  and  pursue  it." — Ps. 
xxxiv.  13, 14. 

1  /^OME,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord ; 
^  And  that  your  days  be  long. 

Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 
Be  found  upon  your  tongue. 

2  Depart  from  mischief,  practise  love. 

Pursue  the  work  of  peace ; 
So  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approve, 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 
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AUG.]  HYMXS    FOR   SCHOOLS.  235 

3  Come  now,  Tvhile  young,  and  taste  his  loye ; 

Come  learn  his  pleasant  ways. 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

4  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Round  where  his  children  dwell  ; 
What  ill  their  heavenly  care  prevents, 
Xo  earthly  tongue  can  tell. 

5  Then  make  the  Lord  your  constant  trust, 

His  word  obey  with  love  ; 
That  you  may  dwell  among  the  just, 
In  his  bright  courts  above. 

235      August  22.       C.  M.  Jordan. 

THE  HEAYE>'LY  JEEUSALEM. 

'•  And  he  carried  me  away  in  the  spirit  to  a  great  and  high 
mountain,  and  showed  me  that  great  city,  the  Holy  Jerusalem, 
descending  out  of  heaven  from  God,  having  the  glory  of  God. 
And  there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any  thing  that  de- 
fileth,  neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomination,  or  maketh  a 
lie;  but  thev  which  are  written  in  the  Lamb's  book  of  life.'" — 
Hev.  xxi.  10,'  27. 

1  JERUSALEM:  my  happy  home! 
^    Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 

In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom. 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats  I  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe  ? 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
WiU  join  the  glorious  band. 

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236;  237       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [AUG. 

6  Jerusalem !  my  happy  home ! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
AVhen  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

Zoh        August  23.     C.  M.  Laneshorough. 

SUPPLICATIONS   FOR  GOD'S  BLESSING. 

"  Be  merciful  unto  me,  0  God,  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee: 
yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  make  my  refuge." — 
-Ps.  Ivii.  1. 

1  /^UR  VOWS,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 
^^  Before  thy  throne  of  grace  ; 

God  of  our  fathers  !  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeediilg  race. 

2  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

3  0  spread  thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace ! 

4  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore  ; 
And  thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

2io7        August  24.      L.  M.  HebroTU 

THE  TRUE  CHRISTIAN. 

"  Lord,  who  shall  ahide  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  who  shall  dwell  in 
thy  holy  hill  ?  He  that  walkcth  uprightly,  and  worketh  righte- 
ousness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart." — Ps.  xv.  1,  2. 

1  TTTHO  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 

^  »     Great  God !  and  dwell  before  thy  face  ? 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now. 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below : 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean ; 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  mean ; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue : 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 
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3  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

4  Yet,  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone: 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell  for  ever,  Lord,  with  thee. 


238        August  25.        L.  M.  Portugal. 

A  MOR>iNG  soya. 

'•  I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;  I  awaked ;  for  the  Lord  sus- 
tained me." — Ps.  iii.  5. 

1  r\  LORD,  how  many  are  my  foes, 

^-^  In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood  I 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose, 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God 

2  Tired  with  the  burden^  of  the  day, 

To  thee  I  raised  my  evening  cry : 
Thou  heard'st  when  I  began  to  pray. 
And  thine  Almighty  help  was  nigh. 

3  Supported  by  thy  heavenly  aid, 

I  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid. 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

4  But  God  sustained  me  all  the  night : 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong ; 
He  raised  my  head  to  see  the  light, 
And  make  his  praise  my  morning  song. 


Z6v        August  26.        7s.  Xuremburg. 

god's  blessin'g  desired. 

"Look  down  from  thy  holy  habitation,  from  heaven,  0  Lord, 
and  bless  thy  people.'"— i>ewi.  xxvi.  15. 

1  T  ORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
-'-^  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
0  do  not  our  suit  disdain  I 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

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2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend ; 
In  compassion,  now  descend; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace; 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way 
Now  we  seek  thee ;  here  we  stay ; 
Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford  ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

5  Grant  that  we  may  seek,  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind ; 
Here,  from  earthly  cares  set  free. 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

Ji4:0        August  27.      C.  M.  Coronation. 

GOD  IS  LOVE. 

"  God  is  love :  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love,  dwelleth  in  God, 
and  God  in  him.  But  if  a  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his 
brother,  he  is  a  liar.  For  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother  whom 
he  hath  seen,  how  can  he  love  God  whom  he  hath  not  seen." — 
1  John  iv.  16,  20. 

1  /^OME,  ye  that  wish  to  know  the  Lord, 
^  And  lift  your  souls  above  ; 

Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing,  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove ; 

Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts,  appears. 

To  show,  that  God  is  love. 

3  Behold  !  his  loving-kindness  waits 

For  those  who  from  him  rove ; 
And  calls  of  mercy  reach  their  hearts, 
To  teach  them,  God  is  love. 

4  Oh,  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 

This  best  of  blessings  prove : 
Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds, 
Shall  shout,  that  God  is  love. 
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AUG.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.        241^  242 

241        August  28.      L.  M,  Quito. 

THE   CHRISTIAN   SOLDIER. 

"  Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with  truth, 
And  having  on  the  breastplate  of  righteousness;  and  your 
feet  shod  with  the  preparation  of  the  gospel  of  peace." — £ph. 
vi.  14,  15. 

1  n[''HE  Christian  warrior,  see  Mm  stand 
-■-    In  the  whole  armor  of  his  God  I 
The  Spirit's  sword  is  in  his  hand ; 

His  feet  are  with  the  gospel  shod ; 

2  In  panoply  of  truth  complete, 

Salvation's  helmet  on  his  head, 
"With  righteousness,  a  breastplate  meet, 
And  faith's  broad  shield  before  him  spread. 

3  With  this  omnipotence  he  moves  ; 

From  this  the  alien  armies  flee ; 
TiU  more  than  conqueror  he  proves, 
Through  Christ,  who  gives  him  victory. 

4  Thus  strong  in  his  Redeemer's  strength. 

Sin,  death,  and  heU,  he  tramples  down, 
Fights  the  good  fight,  and  wins  at  length, 
Through  mercy,  an  immortal  crown. 


242 


August  29.       C.  M.  Peterborough. 

THAXES  FOR  GOD'3  GOOBNTISS. 

'•'  0  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness,  and  for 
his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men." — Ps.  cvii.  8. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
■^-^  Kind  guardian  of  my  days ! 
Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 

In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thine  indulgent  care  ; 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Yet  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord! 

For  favors  more  divine  ; 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word, 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

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243,244       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [AUG. 

i 


4  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 
And  every  weakness  dies, 

Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

5  Then  shall  my  joyful  powers  unite. 

In  more  exalted  lays, 
And  join  the  happy  sons  of  light 
In  everlasting  praise. 

24:0        August  30.      L.  M.  Alfreton. 

BLESSINGS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

"  But  God  is  now  made  manifest  by  the  appearing  of  our 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  abolished  death,  and  hath 
brought  life  and  immortality  to  light  through  the  gospel." — 
2  Tim.  i.  10. 

1  f~^  OD,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 

^-^  Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  :• 
Here  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts, 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts ;  , 

Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live,  ^ 

It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive.  ■ 

3  Here  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies ; 

Here  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 
From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  0  grant  us  grace.  Almighty  Lord ! 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word; 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

244        August  31.      H.  M.  Bethesda. 


REJOICING  IN  GOD. 

"Praise  ye  the  Lord:  praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels:  praise 
him,  all  his  hosts :  kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people :  young 
men  and  maidens :  let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord ;  for 
his  name  alone  is  excellent." — Fs.  cxlviii.  1,  2,  12,  13. 

1       'TO  your  Creator,  God, 

-^   Your  great  preserver,  raise, 
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Ye  creatures  of  his  hand, 

Your  highest  notes  of  praise  : 
Let  every  voice  proclaim  his  power, 
His  name  adore,  and  loud  rejoice. 

2  Let  every  creature  join 

To  celebrate  his  name, 
And  all  their  various  powers 

Assist  the  exalted  theme  ; 
Let  nature  raise,  from  every  tongue, 
A  general  song  of  grateful  praise. 

3  But  oh !  from  human  tongues 

Should  nobler  praises  flow  ; 
And  every  thankful  heart 
With  warm  devotion  glow : 
Your  voices  raise,  ye  highly  blest ! 
Above  the  rest,  declare  his  praise. 

4  Assist  me,  gracious  God! 

My  heart,  my  voice  inspire : 
Then  shall  I  grateful  join 

The  universal  choir : 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  heart,  my  tongue, 
And  tune  my  song  to  lively  praise. 


Ji4:0      September  1.     C.  M.  BocJiester. 

SEED-TIME   AND    H.VRVEST. 

"While  the  earth  remaineth,  seed-time  and  harvest,  and  cold 
and  heat,  and  summer  and  -winter,  and  day  and  night,  shall 
not  cease." — Gen.  viii.  22. 

1  I7OUNTAIN  of  mercy,  God  of  love  ! 
-*-     How  rich  thy  bounties  are ; 

The  changing  seasons,  as  they  move. 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  When,  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth, 

The  sower  hid  the  grain. 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain, 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence.  Lord !  was  thine — 

The  plants  in  beauty  grew ; 
Thou  gavest  refulgent  suns  to  shine, 
And  soft  refreshing  dew. 

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4  These  varied  mercies,  from  above, 

Matured  the  swelling  grain  : 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway — 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails : 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 
Sumnfer  nor  winter  fails. 

Z4:U    September  2.   8s,  7s  &  4s.  Greenville, 

SPIRITUAL  IMPROVEMENT. 

"  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  wisdom ; 
teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  and  hymns, 
and  spiritual  songs." — Col.  iii.  16. 

1  TN  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 
-*-  We,  thy  children,  now  draw  near ; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 

Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear, — 

Hear  with  meekness, — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them.  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  ^aily  strengthened, 
We  would  run,  nor  weary  be, 

Till  thy  glory,^ 
Without  clouds,  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

All  thy  people  shall  adore. 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they  could  conceive  before, — 

Full  enjoyment, — 
Holy  bliss,  for  evermore. 


247 


September  3.      L.  M.  Wells. 


THE  HOUR  OF  PRATER. 


"  0  thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh  come." 
—Ps.  Ixv.  2. 

1  ~DLEST  hour !  when  mortal  man  retires 
-^  To  hold  communion  with  his  God, 
To  send  to  heaven  his  warm  desires, 
And  listen  to  the  sacred  word. 

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SEPT.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  248 

2  Blest  hour  I  Tvhen  God  himself  draws  nigh, 

Well  pleased  his  children's  voice  to  hear, 
To  list  the  penitential  sigh, 

And  wipe  away  the  mourner's  tear. 

3  Blest  hour  !  for  then,  where  he  resorts, 

Foretastes  of  future  bliss  are  given, 
And  mortals  find  his  earthly  courts 
The  house  of  God — the  gate  of  heaven. 

4  Hail,  peaceful  hour  !  supremely  blest, 

Amid  the  hours  of  worldly  care  ; 
The  hour  that  yields  the  spirit  rest. 
That  sacred  hour — the  hour  of  prayer. 

5  And  when  my  hours  of  prayer  are  past, 

And  this  frail  tenement  decays, 

Then  may  I  spend  in  heaven  at  last 

A  never-ending  hour  of  praise. 


248    September  4.      L.  M.  Effingham, 

A  3I0Eyi>'G  HTSIN*. 

"  I  -will  both  lav  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep  :  for  thou,  Lord, 
only  makest  me  dwell  in  safetj." — Ps,  iv.  8. 

1  TN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 

I  safely  passed  the  silent  night; 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 
Again  I  drink  the  morning  light. 

2  New-born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour ; 

Once  more,  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be; 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  power. 
And  springs,  my  guardian  God,  to  thee. 

3  Oh,  guide  me  through  the  various  maze 

My  doubtful  feet  are  doomed  to  tread ; 
And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze. 
When  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

4  A  deeper  shade  will  soon  impend, 

A  deeper  sleep  my  eyes  oppress  ; 
Yet  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend, 
Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 

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249^  250      HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [SEPT. 

6  That  deeper  shade  shall  fade  away, 

That  deeper  sleep  sliall  leave  my  eyes : 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day ; 
Thy  love,  the  rapture  of  the  skies, 

Z49        September  5.    C.  M.  Arlington. 

EARLY    RELIGION. 

"  0  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  :  and  hitherto 
have  I  declared  thy  wondrous  works." — Ps.  Ixxi.  17. 

1  T>Y  Siloam's"^  cool  and  shady  rill 
-^  How  fair  the  lily  grows  ! 

How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 

2  Lo !  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  Siloam's  cool  and  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose,  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill, 
Must  shortly  fade  away, 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  0  thou  who  givest  life  and  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone. 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 

250      September  6.       7s.  Sahhath. 

SONGS  OF   PRAISE. 

"Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God ;  let  all  the  people  praist 
thee :  0  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy ;  for  thou  shalt 
judge  the  people  righteously." — Ps.  Ixvii.  3,  4. 

1   CONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
^  Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang. 


*  Accent  on  the  first  syllable ; 

"  Or  if  Zion'a  hill 
Delight  thee  more,  and  Siloa's  brook  that  flowed,"  &c. 

Par.  Lost^  1 10. 
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SEPT.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  251 

When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  awav, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day , 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No  ;  let  all  delight  to  raise 

Psalms  and  hymns  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice, 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath. 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then,  amid  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

ZOL      September  7.    C.  M.  Balerma. 

EXAMPLE  OF   CHEI3T. 

"My  shcHjp  hear  my  voice,  and  I  know  them,  and  they  follo'?7 
me." — John  x.  27. 

1  "DEHOLD,  where,  in  a  mortal  form, 
-'-^  Appears  each  grace  divine  ; 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 

With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor. 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood  ; 
While  foes,  ungrateful,. sought  his  life. 
He  labored  for  their  good. 

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4  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, 
*'  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  !" 

5  Be  Christ  our  pattern,  then,  and  guide ! 

His  image  may  we  bear ! 
Oh,  may  we  tread  his  sacred  steps, 
His  brightest  glories  share ! 

Z^Z     September  8.     L.  M.  Duke  Street. 

PERPETUAL  PRAISE. 

"  I  will  praise  thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart :  and 
I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore." — Ps.  Ixxxvi.  12. 

1  ly/TY  God !  in  morning's  radiant  hour 
ItX  rp^  ihQQ  will  I  lift  up  my  heart ; 
The  shades  of  night  obey  thy  power, 

And  at  thy  sun's  bright  beams  depart. 

2  Father  and  Guardian !  to  thy  shrine 

The  life  thou  shieldest  will  I  bring ; 
All,  great  Creator !  all  is  thine ; 
The  heart,  my  noblest  offering ! 

3  The  morning  light  shall  see  my  prayer, 

The  noonday  calm  shall  know  my  praise ; 
And  in  the  evening's  silent  air 

My  grateful  hymn  to  thee  I'll  raise. 

4  So  shall  sweet  thoughts  and  hopes  sublime 

My  constant  inspirations  be  ; 
And  every  shifting  scene  of  time 
Reflect,  my  God,  a  light  from  thee ! 

ZOo      September  9.      C,  M.  Coronation. 

LOVE  OF  CHRIST  CELEBRATED. 

"  That  Christ  may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by  faith ;  and  that 
ye  may  know  the  love  of  Christ  which  passe-th  knowledge." — 
Eph.  iii.  17,  19. 

1  ^0  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
-^   Awake  the  sacred  song ! 
Oh,  may  his  love — immortal  flame  ' 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

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2  His  love,  ■svhat  mortal  thought  can  reach! 

What  mortal  tongue  display! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring,  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me  I'' 

4  Oh,  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


Zo4:     September  10.    8s  &  7s.         Sicilian  Hymn, 

THE  FOUNT   OF   BLESSING. 

'•  I  will  pardon  all  their  iniquities,  whereby  they  have  sinned, 
and  whereby  they  have  transgressed  against  me." — Jer.  xxxiii.  8. 

1  Tj^AR  from  mortal  cares  retreating, 
-^  Sordid  hope,  and  vain  desire, — 
Here,  our  willing  footsteps  meeting, 

May  each  heart  to  heaven  aspire. 

2  From  the  fount  of  glory  beaming, 

Light  celestial  cheers  our  eyes  ; 
Mercy  from  above  proclaiming 
Peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies. 

3  Who  may  share  this  great  salvation? 

Every  pure  and  humble  mind. 
Every  kindred,  tongue,  and  nation, 
From  the  stains  of  guilt  refined. 

4  Blessings  all  around  bestowing, 

God  withholds  his  care  from  none  ; 
Grace  and  mercy  ever  flowing 
From  the  fountain  of  his  throne. 

5  Lord !  with  favor  still  attend  us, 

Bless  us  with  thy  wondrous  love  ; 
Thou,  our  sun  and  shield,  defend  us ; 
All  our  hope  is  from  above. 

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255 


September  11.    S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 


THE  KINGDOM  OF  LOVE. 


"Mercy  unto  you;  and  peace  and  love  be  multiplied." — 
Jude  2. 

1  pOME,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

^  Sweet  reign  of  light  and  love  ! 
Shed  peace,  and  hope,  and  joy  abroad, 
And  wisdom  from  above. 

2  Over  our  spirits  first 
Extend  thy  healing  reign  ; 

There  raise  and  quench  the  sacred  thirst, 
That  never  pains  again. 

3  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God ! 
And  make  the  broad  earth  thine ; 

Stretch  o'er  her  lands  and  isles  the  rod 
That  flowers  with  grace  divine. 

4  Soon  may  all  tribes  be  blest 
With  fruit  from  life's  glad  tree ; 

And  in  its  shade  like  brothers  rest, 
Sons  of  one  family. 

256     September  12.    C.  M.  Christmas. 

THE   LATTER-DAT  GLORY. 

"  The  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever :  he  shall  judge  the  world  in 
righteousness :  he  also  will  be  a  refuge  for  the  oppressed." — 
rs.  ix.  7,  8. 

1  "OEHOLD !  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 
■^  In  latter  days  shall  rise 

Above  the  summits  of  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wondering  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow ; 
"  Up  to  the  mount  of  God,"  they  say, 
"And  to  his  house,  we'll  go." 

3  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge  ; 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide; 
Deliverance  to  the  oppressed  he'll  give, 
And  crush  the  oppressor's  pride. 
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4  Xo  longer  hosts,  encountering  hosts, 

Shall  brothers  slain  deplore  ; 
Xo  murderous  implements  they'll  use, 
And  study  war  no  more. 

5  The  beams  of  love  on  every  land 

Their  sacred  light  shall  shed ; 
And  freedom,  happiness,  and  peace, 
Throughout  the  world  be  spread. 

-^O  7     September  13,    L.  M.  Uxhridge. 

CHRISTIAN   STABELITT. 

'•'Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  conmiaiidinents ;   for 
therein  do  I  delight*' — Ps.  cxix.  35. 

1  i~\  LORD,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart, 
^-^  And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart  ; 
And  make  my  chief  desire  to  be 

To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 

2  Whate'er  pursuits  my  time  employ, 
May  one  thought  fill  my  soul  with  joy ; 
That  silent,  secret  thought  shall  be. 
That  all  my  hopes  are  fixed  on  thee. 

3  Thy  glorious  eye  pervadeth  space  ; 
Thy  presence.  Lord,  fills  every  place : 
And,  wheresoe'er  my  lot  may  be, 

Oh  may  my  spirit  cleave  to  thee. 

4  Renouncing  every  worldly  thing. 
And  safe  beneath  thy  spreading  wing, 
May  this  sweet  thought  for  ever  be 
That  all  I  want  I  find  in  thee. 

2o8     September  14.    CM.  St.  Martins, 

ADVANTAGES   OF   EARLY  RELIGION. 

"They  inquired  early  after  God." — Ps.  Ixxviii.  34. 

1  TTAPPY  the  child  whose  tender  years 
-^-*-  Receive  instruction  well ; 

^Yho  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  When  we  devote  our  youth  to  God, 

'Tis  pleasing  in  his  eyes ; 

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A  flower  when  offered  in  the  bud 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

3  'Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young  ; 
Grace  will  preserve  oar  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtue  strong. 

4  To  thee,  almighty  God !  to  thee 

Our  childhood  we  resign  : 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

5  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 

Employ  our  youngest  breath  : 
Thus,  we're  prepared  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

259      September  15.    CM.  Hear, 

LORD,   REMEMBER  ME. 

"  According  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me  for  thy  good- 
ness' sake,  0  Lord." — Ps.  xxv.  7. 

1  r\  THOU  from  whom  all  goodness  flows,  m 
^^  I  lift  my  soul  to  thee  ;  fl 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes,                                          ^ 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
Oh,  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day ; 
0  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  When  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief. 

This  feeble  body  see  ; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  When,  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death, 

1  wait  thy  just  decree. 

Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, — 
0  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  And  when  before  thy  throne  I  stand. 

And  lift  my  soul  to  thee. 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  thy  right  hand, 
0  Lord,  remember  me» 
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SEPT.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.       260,261 

260     September  16.    C.  M,  Mear. 

A  MORXLN'G  HTiiy. 

"  The  day  is  thine,  the  night  also  is  thine ;  thou  hast  pre- 
pared the  Ught  and  the  snn.'"— i^.  Ixxiv.  16. 

1  TV/^HAT  secret  hand,  at  morning  light, 

''  »     Softly  unseals  mine  eye, 
Draws  back  the  curtain  of  the  night, 
And  opens  earth  and  sky  ? 

2  'Tis  thine,  my  God — the  same  that  kept 

My  resting  hours  from  harm  ; 
No  ill  came  nigh  me,  for  I  slept 
Beneath  the  Almighty's  arm. 

3  'Tis  thine  my  daily  bread  that  brings, 

Like  manna  scattered  round, 
And  clothes  me  as  the  lily  springs 
Li  beauty  from  the  ground. 

4  Li  death's  dark  valley  though  I  stray, 

'Twould  there  my  steps  attend, 
Guide  with  the  staff  my  lonely  way, 
And  with  the  rod  defend. 

5  May  that  sure  hand  uphold  me  still 

Through  life's  uncertain  race, 
To  bring  me  to  thine  holy  hill, 
And  to  thy  dwelling-place  ! 

ZdJl      September  17.    CM.  Coronation. 

THE  TISIBLE  CP.EAnON. 

'•The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God;  and  the  firmament 
sheweth  his  handy  work.  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and 
night  unto  night  sheweth  knowledge." — Ps.  xix.  1,  2. 

1  'T'HE  God  of  nature  and  of  grace 
^    In  all  his  works  appears  ; 

His  goodness  through  the  earth  we  trace, 
His  grandeur  in  the  spheres. 

2  Lift  to  the  firmament  your  eye. 

Thither  his  path  pursue  ; 
His  glory,  boundless  as  the  sky, 
O'erwhelms  the  wondering  view. 

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3  His  blessings  fall  in  plenteous  showers  j 

Upon  the  lap  of  earth,  !J 

That  teems  with  foliage,  fruit,  and  flowers, 
And  rings  with  infant  mirth. 

4  If  God  hath  made  this  world  so  fair, 

Where  sin  and  deatli  abound, 

How  grand  and  rich  beyond  compare  Ij 

Will  heavenly  scenes  be  found  !  ■ 

ZdZ    September  18.    C.  M.  Christmas. 

god's  blessing  essential. 

"Except  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  labour  in  vain  that 
build  it :  except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchman  waketb 
but  in  vain." — JPs.  cxxvii.  1. 

1  O  HINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God, 
^  With  rays  of  beauty  shine  ; 

0  let  thy  favor  crown  our  days. 
And  all  their  round  be  thine. 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain ; 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  thou  thy  love  restrain. 

3  With  thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road, 

Till  all  our  labors  cease. 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 
With  everlasting  peace. 

^OO    September  19.    H.  M.  Lenox. 

LOVE   OF   CHRIST   CELEBRATED. 

"  For  the  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us." — 2  Cor.  v.  14, 

1  /^OME,  every  pious  heart 

^  That  loves  the  Saviour's  name. 
Your  noblest  power  exert 
To  celebrate  his  fame  ; 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

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2  He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside  ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
What  he  endured,  oh,  who  can  tell ! 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell. 

3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, 

The  mansion  of  the  dead; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led  ; 
Up  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high — the  Saviour  God. 

4  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  thy  love ; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 

Our  gratitude  approve : 
Our  hearts — our  all — to  thee  we  give: 
The  gift,  though  small,  do  thou  receive. 

Z\y±     September  20.*     L.  M.        Missionary  Chant. 

PRATER  FOR  GENERAL  PEACE. 

"  Blessed  are  the  peace-makers :  for  they  shall  be  called  the 
children  of  God."— i/a«.  v.  9. 

1  nPHY  footsteps,  Lord,  with  joy  we  trace, 
-^   And  mark  the  conquests  of  thy  grace ; 
Complete  the  work  thou  hast  begun, 

And  let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done. 

2  Oh,  show  thyself  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Command  the  din  of  war  to  cease  ; 
Oh,  bid  contending  nations  rest. 
And  let  love  reign  in  every  breast. 

3  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing  ; 
Glad  plenty  laughs,  the  valleys  sing ; 
Reviving  commerce  lifts  her  head. 
And  want,  and  wo,  and  hate  have  fled. 

4  Thou  good,  and  wise,  and  righteous  Lord, 
All  move  subservient  to  thy  word ; 

Oh,  soon  let  every  nation  prove 
The  perfect  joy  of  Christian  love. 

*  The  first  general  Congress  of  Nations  for  the  promotion  of 
Peace  met  at  Brussels,  September  20th,  1848. 

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265,  266      HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [SEPT. 

ZhO      September  21.     7s.,  Nuremlurg, 

YOUTH  INVITED  TO  CHRIST. 

"  Hearken  unto  me  now  therefore,  0  ye  children,  and  attend 
to  the  words  of  my  mouth." — Prcro.  vii.  24. 

1  pniLDREN!  listen  to  the  Lord, 
^  And  obey  his  gracious  word; 
Seek  his  face  with  heart  and  mind — 
Early  seek,  and  you  shall  find. 

2  Let  his  love  your  heart  inflame  : 
Be  his  praise  your  highest  aim ; 
Keep  his  fear  before  your  sight ; 
Be  his  smile  your  chief  delight. 

3  Serve  the  Lord  with  perfect  heart ; 
Never  from  his  ways  depart ; 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 

Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

4  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 
View  this  bleeding  sacrifice  ; 
See,  in  him,  your  sins  forgiven, 
Pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven. 

266    September  22.     L.  M.  Portugal. 

THE   HAPPY  TIME   COMING. 

"  Thy  people  also  shall  be  all  righteous :  I,  the  Lord,  will 
hasten  it  in  his  time,"— Jsa.  Ix.  21,  22. 

1  TTASTEN,  0  Lord,  that  happy  time, 
-*^  That  dear,  expected,  blessed  day ! 
When  men  of  every  clime  and  race 

The  Saviour's  precepts  shall  obey. 

2  In  one  sweet  symphony  of  praise, 

Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite ; 
And  all  the  wrongs  that  man  has  wrought 
Sink  in  the  abyss  of  endless  night. 

3  Then  Afric's  long  enslaved  sons 

Shall  join  with  Europe's  polished  race, 
To  celebrate,  in  different  tongues. 
The  glories  of  redeeming  grace. 

4  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

Emmanuel's  kingdom  shall  extend  ; 
And  every  man  in  every  face 

Shall  meet  a  brother  and  a  friend. 
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267     September  23.     S.  M.'  St.  Thomas. 

TRUST   IN  GOD. 

"  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord ;  trust  also  in  him ;.  and  he 
shall  bring  it  to  pass." — Fs.  xxxyii.  5. 

1  "X TY  Father  I   cheering  name  I 
-^*-*-  Oh,  may  I  call  thee  mine  ? 

Give  me  the  hum-^le  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

2  \Yhate'er  thy  will  denies, 
I  calmly  would  resign  ; 

For  thou  art  just  and  good  and  wise : 
Oh,  bend  my  will  to  thine ! 

3  "Whate'er  thy  will  ordains, 
Oh,  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 

Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 
And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

4  Thy  ways  are  little  known 
To  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 

Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

5  My  Father !  blissful  name  ! 
Above  expression  dear  ! 

If  thou  accept  my  humble  claim, 
I  bid  adieu  to  fear. 


2oO    September  24.    L.  M.  Quito. 

EISING   TO  GOD. 

'•'  They  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  renew  their  strength ; 
they  shall  mount  up  with  wings  as  eagles ;  they  shall  run,  and 
not  be  weary ;  and  they  shall  walk,  and  not  faint." — Isa.  xl.  31. 

1  lyrOW  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
-"-^    Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time  ; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys. 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys? 

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3  Should  auglit  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge ! 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God — to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 

269  September  25.    L.  M.  Quito. 

LOVE  OF  CHRIST  IN  THE  HEART. 

"Walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all  pleasing,  being  fruitful 
in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the  knowledge  of  God." — 
Cbl.  i.  10. 

1  /^OME,  dearest  Lord!  descend  and  dwell  ^ 
^  By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 

Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength ; 

Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  thine  eternal  love  and  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  know. 
Be  everlasting  honors  done 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ,  the  Son. 

270  September  26.      7s.  FleyeVs  Hymn, 

MORNING  HYMN. 

"It  is  of  the  Lord's  mercies  that  we  are  not  consumed :  they 
are  new  every  morning;  great  is  thy  faithfulness." — Lam. 
iii.  22,  2.3. 

1  TN  the  morning  I  will  pray 

-*-  For  God's  blessing  on  the  day; 
What  this  day  shall  be  my  lot. 
Light  or  darkness,  know  I  not. 
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2  Should  it  be  with  clouds  o'ercast, 
Clouds  of  sorrow,  gathering  fast, 
Thou,  who  girest  light  divine. 
Shine  within  me,  Lord,  0  shine ! 

3  Show  me,  if  I  tempted  be. 
How  to  find  all  strength  in  thee, 
And  a  perfect  triumph  win 
Over  every  bosom  sin. 

4  Keep  my  feet  from  secret  snares, 
Keep  mine  eyes,  0  God,  from  tears ! 
Every  step  thy  love  attend, 

And  my  soul  from  death  defend ! 


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September  27.      7s.  Benevenlo. 


SOCIAL  WORSHIP. 


"  I  will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren :  in  the  midst 
of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee."' — Ps.  xxii.  22. 

1  /^OME,  and  let  us  sweetly  join 
^  God  to  praise  in  hymns  divine ; 
Give  we  all,  with  one  accord, 
Glory  to  our  common  Lord  ; 
Hands,  and  hearts,  and  voices  raise  ; 
Sing  as  in  the  ancient  days ; 
Antedate  the  joys  above, 

Find  the  heaven  of  mutual  love. 

2  Saviour,  we  thy  promise  claim ; 
"We  are  met  in  thy  great  name  ; 
In  the  midst  do  thou  appear  ; 
Manifest  thy  presence  here ; 
Sanctify  us.  Lord,  and  bless  ; 
Breathe  thy  spirit,  give  thy  peace ; 
Thou  thyself  within  us  move ; 
Make  this  hour  a  feast  of  love. 

3  Make  us  all  in  thee  complete  ; 
Make  us  all  for  glory  meet ; 
Meet  to  appear  before  thy  sight. 
Partners  with  the  saints  in  light. 
Call,  oh  !  call  us  each  by  name. 
To  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb ; 
Let  us  lean  upon  thy  breast; 
Love  be  there  our  endless  feast  I 

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272 


September  28.    C.  M.  Medfield. 


THE  GOOD  MAN. 


"Look  not  every  man  on  his  own  things,  but  every  man  also 
on  the  things  of  others." — Phil.  ii.  4. 

1  TTAPPY  the  man  whose  cautious  steps 
-^-*-  Still  keep  the  golden  mean ; 

Whose  life,  by  wisdom's  rules  well  formed, 
Declares  a  conscience  clean. 

2  While  what  kind  Heaven  on  him  bestows, 

He  takes  with  thankful  heart ; 
His  breast  expands  to  others'  wants, 
And  gives  the  poor  a  part. 

3  To  sect  or  party  his  large  soul 

Disdains  to  be  confined ; 
The  good  he  loves,  of  every  name, 
And  prays  for  all  mankind. 

4  His  business  is  to  keep  his  heart ; 

Each  passion  to  control ; 

Nobly  ambitious  well  to  rule 

The  empire  of  his  soul. 

5  Not  on  the  world  his  heart  is  set, 

His  treasure  is  above  ; 
Nothing  beneath  the  sovereign  good 
Can  claim  his  highest  love. 

273    September  29.    S.  M.  SUrland, 

CHRISTIAN  HARMONY. 

"  Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  that  there  be  no  divisions 
among  you ;  but  that  ye  be  perfectly  joined  together  in  the 
same  mind,  and  in  the  same  judgment." — 1  Cor.  i.  10. 

1  y  ET  party  names  no  more 

-*^  The  Christian  world  o'erspread : 
The  good  of  every  name  and  sect 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  Head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 
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3  Let  envy  and  ill  will 
Be  banished  far  away ; 

And  all  in  Christian  bonds  unite, 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above ; 

"Where  no  discordant  sounds  are  heard, 
But  all  is  peace  and  love. 

2  Ti    September  30.    H.  M.  Lenox. 

god's  goodness  a>-d  teuth. 

"  For  the  Lord  is  good ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting ;  and  hia 
truth  endureth  to  all  generations."' — Ps.  c.  6. 

1  C ING  to  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
^^  Let  every  land  adore  ; 

With  grateful  voice  make  known 
His  goodness  and  his  power ; 
With  cheerful  songs  declare  his  ways, 
And  let  his  praise  inspire  your  tongues. 

2  The  shining  worlds  above 

In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  svrift  courses  move, 

By  his  supreme  command : 
He  spake  the  word,  and  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came,  to  praise  the  Lord. 

3  His  hands  provide  our  food, 

And  every  blessing  give  ; 
We  feed  upon  his  care, 

And  in  his  pastures  live : 
With  cheerful  songs  declare  his  ways, 
And  let  his  praise  inspire  your  tongues. 

27o      Octoherl.      8s  &  7s.  Wilmot. 

AUTUMN. 

"  "We  all  do  fade  as  a  leaf." — Iso..  Ixiv.  6, 

1   CEE  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 
^   Dry  and  withered,  to  the  ground, 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling. 
In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound, — 

q2  1S5 


276  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [OCT, 

2  * '  Youth,  on  length  of  days  presuming, 

Who  the  paths  of  pleasure  tread, 
View  us,  late  in  beauty  blooming. 
Numbered  now  among  the  dead. 

3  "What,  though  yet  no  losses  grieve  you, — 

Gay  with  health  and  many  a  grace ; 
Let  not  cloudless  skies  deceive  you ; 
Summer  gives  to  autumn  place. 

4  **  Yearly  in  our  course  returning, 

Messengers  of  shortest  stay. 
Thus  we  preach  this  solemn  warning,- 
You,  like  us,  must  pass  away." 

6  On  the  tree  of  life  eternal 

Then  let  all  our  hopes  be  stayed : 
This  alone,  for  ever  vernal. 

Bears  a  leaf  that  shall  not  fade. 

JiiO        October  2.        CM.  Laneshorough. 

TEE   PEACE-MAKERS. 

"  Be  perfect,  be  of  good  comfort,  be  of  one  mind,  live  in  peace ; 
and  the  God  of  love  and  peace  shall  be  with  you." — 2  Cor.  xiii.  11. 

1  Tl^HERE  shall  the  sons  of  peace  be  found  ? 

^  *    Not  on  the  embattled  plain. 
Where  slaughter  stalketh  madly  round, 
And  notes  of  fiend-like  joy  resound, 
Exulting  o'er  the  slain. 

2  They,  far  and  evermore  removed 

From  fearful  battle-strife. 
In  gentle  deeds  by  Heaven  approved, 
In  doings  such  as  Christ  behooved. 

Would  seek  a  useful  life. 

3  Their  every  low-descending  sun. 

As  days  glide  swift  along, 
Views  still  the  heavenly  action  done — 
The  plan  devised — the  work  begun, 

To  lighten  human  wrong.- 

4  What  though  no  fame-trump,  when  they  die, 

Loud  speaks  their  work  abroad  I 
Yet  shall  their  record,  safe  on  high, 
Outlast  the  earth,  outshine  the  sky. 

And  name  them  "sons  of  God.'* 
186 


OCT.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.       277;  278 

277        Octobers.      CM.  Warwick. 

god's  G00D^^:3S — a  moe>t:ng  song. 

"I  ■vrill  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul  shall  be  joyful 
in  my  God :  for  he  hath  clothed  me  with  the  garments  of  sal- 
vation, he  hath  covered  me  with  the  robe  of  righteousness." — 
Isa.  Ixi.  10. 

1  "TiELIGHTFUL  is  the  task  to  sing, 
■^-^  On  each  returning  day, 

The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King, 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

2  The  countless  -worlds,  which,  bathed  in  light, 

Through  fields  of  azure  move. 
Proclaim  his  wisdom  and  his  might. 
But  oh,  how  great  his  love  I 

3  He  deigns  each  broken,  contrite  heart 

With  tender  care  to  bind ; 
And  comfort,  hope,  and  grace  impart 
To  heal  the  wounded  mind. 

4  All  creatures,  with  instinctive  cry, 

From  God  implore  their  food ; 

His  bounty  grants  a  rich  supply, 

And  fills  the  earth  with  good. 

5  Delightful  is  the  task,  0  Lord ! 

With  each  returning  day, 
Thy  countless  mercies  to  record. 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

Z  iO        October  4.     L.  M.  Uxhridge. 

CHRIST'S  BEXEFICEXCE  TO  BE  IMITATED. 

"God  anointed  Jesus  of  Xazareth  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 
with  power :  who  went  about  doing  good." — Acts  x.  38. 

1  TTTHEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

*  ^     What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace. 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  0  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue ; 
Let  alms  bestowed,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

187 


279;  280        HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [OCT, 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives, 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives, 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank ; 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 

4  But  he,  who  marks  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  way, 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

279  Octobers.      L.  M.  Old  Hundred 

WHY  STAND  YE  IDLE  HERE? 

"Not  slothful  in  business;  fervent  in  spirit;  serving  the 
Lord." — Rom.  xii.  11. 

1  'T'HE  God  of  glory  walks  his  round, 

-■-    From  day  to  day,  from  year  to  year, 
And  warns  us  each,  with  awful  sound, 
"  No  longer  stand  ye  idle  here ! 

2  "Ye,  whose  young  cheeks  are  rosy-bright. 

Whose  hands  are  strong,  whose  hearts  are  clear, 
Waste  not  of  hope  the  morning  light ! 
Ah,  why,  why  stand  ye  idle  here  ? 

3  "  0,  if  the  griefs  ye  would  assuage 

That  wait  on  life's  declining  year. 
Now  seek  a  blessing  for  your  age, 

And  work  your  Maker's  business  here ! 

4  0  thou,  by  all  thy  works  adored, 

To  whom  the  sinner's  soul  is  dear. 
Recall  us  to  thy  vineyard,  Lord, 

And  grant  us  grace  to  please  thee  here ! 

280  October  6.     L.  M.  Ejjingham. 

PRAYER   FOR   SPIRITUAL  ENJOYMENT. 

"The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him,  to  all 
that  call  upon  him  in  truth.  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them 
that  fear  him."— Pi\  cxlv.  18,  19. 

1  r^OME,  Holy  Spirit !   calm  my  mind, 
^  And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God ; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode. 

IRS 


OCT.]  HY3IXS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  281 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  liying  spark  of  holy  fire  ? 
Oh  I  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame, 
Make  me  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  Impress  upon  my  wandering  heart 

The  love  that  Christ  to  sinners  bore ; 
To  mourn  the  wounds  my  sins  produced, 
And  my  Redeemer's  love  adore. 

4  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see ; 
Oh  I   soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 


281 


October  7.        7s.  Benevento. 


SONG  OF   THE   REDEEMED. 


"  And  they  sing  a  new  song,  saying.  Thou  art  worthy  to  take 
the  book,  and  to  open  the  seals  thereof:  for  thou  wast  slain, 
and  hast  redeemed  us  to  God  by  thy  blood  out  of  every  kindred, 
and  tongue,  and  people,  and  nation." — Rev.  v.  9. 

1  "TT^HAT  are  these  in  bright  array, 

*  ^     This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Hymning  one  triumphant  song  ? 
Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power. 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 

New  dominion  ever  hour. 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod, 

These  from  great  affliction  came  ; 
Xow  before  the  throne  of  God  ; 

Sealed  with  his  almighty  name  ; 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Yictor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown. 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed ; 
Them,  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 
Joys  and  gladness  banish  sighs. 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears, 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 

189 


282^283       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [OCT. 

282        October  8.      L.  M.  Alfreton. 

THE  GOLDEN   RULE. 

"  Therefore  all  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should 
do  to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them." — Matt.  vii.  12. 

1  (^H,  blessed  Saviour,  how  divine, 

^-^  How  righteous  is  this  rule  of  thine ! 
To  do  to  all  men  just  the  same 
That  we  expect  or  wish  from  them. 

2  This  golden  lesson,  short  and  clear. 
Should  to  each  mind  and  heart  be  dear  ; 
For  every  conscience  must  approve 
This  universal  law  of  love. 

3  How  blessed  wouM  every  nation  be, 
Thus  ruled  by  love  and  equity ! 
All  would  be  friends  without  a  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below. 

4  Jesus,  forgive  us  that  we  keep 
Thy  sacred  law  of  love  asleep  ; 
No  more  let  envy,  wrath,  or  pride 
But  this  blest  maxim  be  our  guide. 


283      October  9.       L.  M.  Duke  Street. 

DIVINE  GOODNESS  AND  GUIDANCE. 

"  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever :  he  will  be  our 
guide  even  unto  death." — Ps.  xlviii.  14. 

1  (^UR  Father,  God,  once  more  we  raise 
^-^  To  thee  our  supplicating  cries  ; 
For  this  new  morn  thy  name  we  praise, 

And  bid  devotion's  incense  rise. 

2  We  thank  thee  for  all  good  bestowed, 

For  earthly  joys  and  hopes  of  heaven; 
Thy  helping  arm,  thy  guiding  word. 

And  answered  prayers,  and  sins  forgiven. 

3  Whene'er  we  walk  on  danger's  height. 

Or  tread  temptation's  slippery  way. 
Be  nigh,  to  lead  our  steps  aright, 

That  word  our  guide,  that  arm  our  stay, 

190 


OCT.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.      284^  285 

4  Be  ours  thy  fear  and  favor  still, 

United  hearts,  unchanging  love  ; 

No  scheme,  that  contradicts  thy  will, 

No  wish,  that  centres  not  above. 

5  And  since  we  must  be  parted  here, 

Support  us  when  the  hour  shall  come ; 
Wipe  gently  off  the  mourner's  tear, 
Rejoin  us  in  our  heavenly  home. 


Zo4:      October  10.         7s.  Nuremhurg. 

OUR  TDIES  IX  THE  BAXD   OF  GOD. 

"But  I  trusted  in  thee,  0  Lord :  my  times  are  in  thy  hand : 
make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  seryant." — i^\  xxxi.  14,  15. 

1  C  OVEREIGX  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
^  Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  I 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand. 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  Thou  didst  form  me  at  my  birth  ; 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  till  my  death; 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Ordered  by  thy  wise  decree : 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health  ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth  ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief ; 

4  Times  temptation's  power  to  prove ; 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
All  must  come,  and  last,  and  end. 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 

28o      October  11.       C.  M.  Eochester, 

THE  RICHES   OF  THE   SCRIPTTJRES. 

** Search  the  Scriptures;  for  in  them  ye  think  ye  have  eter- 
nal life :  and  they  are  they  which  testify  of  me." — John  v.  39. 

1  T  ET  avarice,  from  shore  to  shore, 
-*^  Her  favorite  god  pursue  ; 
Thy  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  India  or  Peru. 

191 


286  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [OCT. 

2  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy, 

Are  opened  to  our  sight ; 

The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 

And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold  : 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptured  eyes  behold. 

4  Here  light,  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

6  For  these  inestimable  gains, 
That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
Oh,  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assured  that  we  shall  find  ! 


286      October  12.         CM.  Balerma. 


THE    LORD'S    PRATER. 

'•Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation.'' 
Matt.  XX vi.  41. 


1  T^ATHER  of  all,  we  bow  to  thee 

-^    Who  dwell'st  in  heaven,  adored  ; 
But  present  still  through  all  thy  works 
The  universal  Lord. 

2  A  grateful  homage  may  we  yield 

With  hearts  resigned  to  thee ; 
And  as  in  heaven  thy  will  is  done 
On  earth  so  let  it  be. 

3  From  day  to  day  we  humbly  own 

The  hand  that  feeds  us  still ; 
Give  us  our  bread,  and  teach  to  rest 
Contented  in  thy  will. 

4  Our  sins  before  thee  we  confess ; 

Oh,  may  they  be  forgiven ! 
As  we  to  others  mercy  show, 
We  mercy  beg  from  heaven. 
192 


OCT.]  HYMNS    FOR   SCHOOLS.      287,  288 

0  Still  let  thy  grace  our  life  direct ; 

From  evil  guard  our  ytslj  : 
And  in  temptation's  fatal  path 
Permit  us  not  to  stray. 

287        October  13.      L.  M.  Wells. 

god's  meecies. 

'•  0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  good :  for  his  mercy 
endure th  for  ever." — Ps.  cxxxTi.  1. 

1  f^  IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  I 
^-^  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ^^ays : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Ptcpeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  reno"^m, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more, 

3  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

V/hen  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

4  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave  : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

5  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat : 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 


288 


October  14.      C.  M,  Arlijigton, 


YUAXL    SUBinSSIOX. 


"  And  he  went  a  little  farther,  and  fell  on  his  face,  and  prayed, 
saying,  0  my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup  pass  from  me  ; 
neyertheless,  not  as  I  will,  but  as  thou  wilt." — Matt.  xxvi.  39. 

1     A  XD  can  mv  heart  asjare  so  high 
^^  To  say,  My  Father,  God  ? 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 
And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

V.  193 


289  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [OCT. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will, 

For  thou  art  good  and  wise  ; 
Let  every  anxious  thought  be  still, 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darkest  gloom, 

And  bid  me  wait  serene, 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
And  brighten  all  the  scene. 

4  "My  Father  God,"  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  her  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 


289 


October  15.       L.  M.  Wells. 


"And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes;  and 
there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  cryin;^,  uei> 
ther  shall  there  be  any  more  pain:  for  the  former  things  are 
passed  away." — .Rev.  xxi.  4. 

1  ^"THERE  is  a  region,  lovelier  far 
-*-  Than  sages  tell  or  poets  sing ; 
Brighter  than  summer's  beauties  are. 

And  softer  than  the  tints  of  spring. 

2  It  is  not  found  by  summer's  gale, 

'Tis  not  refreshed  by  vernal  showers. 
It  never  needs  the  moonbeam  pale — 
For  there  are  known  no  evening  hours. 

3  No  ;  for  this  world  is  ever  bright 

With  a  pure  radiance  all  its  own : 
The  streams  of  uncreated  light 

Flow  round  it  from  the  eternal  throne. 

4  It  is  all  holy  and  serene, 

The  land  of  glory  and  repose ; 
No  cloud  obscures  the  radiant  scene — 
There,  not  a  tear  of  sorrow  flows. 

5  In  vain  the  philosophic  eye 

May  seek  to  view  the  fair  abode. 
Or  find  it  in  the  curtained  sky : 

It  is — THE  DWELLING-I'LACE    OF    GOD. 
194 


OCT.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.        290,  291 

290  October  16.      8s  &  7s.  Sicilian  Hymn. 

CHRIST'S   CARE   FOR   THE   YOUNG. 

••  I  am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep  and  am  known 
of  mine." — John  x.  14. 

1  O  AVIOUR,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 
^  AYith  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

"While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share  ; — 

2  Now,  these  tender  youth  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm  ; 

There,  we  know,  thy  word  believing, 

Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never  from  thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey ; 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then  within  thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

291  October  17.       L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 

GOD   PRAISED  FOR  HIS  GOODNESS. 

"Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness,  and 
for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men." — Po-.  cvii.  8. 

1  r\  RENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
^^   The  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 
Hath  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express. 
Not  only  vast — but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

3  Extend  to  me  that  favour.  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford  : 
When  thou  return' st  to  set  me  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

4  0  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  : 

His  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 
Hath  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

195 


292,  293      HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [OCT. 

292        October  18.     L.  M.  Missionary  Chant. 

PRAISE  TO  GOD. 

"  Trust  in  him  at  all  times :  ye  people,  pour  out  your  heart 
hefore  him :  God  is  a  refuge  for  us." — Ps.  Ixii.  8. 

1  Tj^TERNAL  God,  almighty  cause 

-■-^  Of  earth  and  seas  and  worlds  unknown; 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 

Of  all  within  itself  possessed : 
Controlled  by  none  are  thy  commands, 
Thou  in  thyself  alone  art  blessed. 

3  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs ; 

Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give ; 
Thine  be  our  hearts,  and  thine  our  songs ; 
And  to  thy  glory  may  we  live. 

4  Lord,  spread  thy  name  through  every  land  ; 

Sin  and  oppression's  power  dethrone ; 
Subdue  the  world  to  thy  command, 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 


293 


October  19.      C.  M.  Mear. 


THE  GREATNESS  OF  GOD. 


"I  will  extol  thee,  my  God,  0  King,  and  I  will  bless  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever." — Ps.  cxlv.  1. 

1  T  ONG  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
-"-^  My  King,  my  God  of  love; 

My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same, 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord  ;  his  power  unknown ; 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 

I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  throne, 

Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways ; 
Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 
196 


OCT.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.       294,295 

4  The  -vvorld  is  managed  bj  thy  hands ; 
Thj  saints  are  ruled  by  love  : 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remoye. 


29i 


October  20.    C.  M.  Warwick. 


ACCEPTABLE   WORaHIP. 

"Bring  no  more  vain  oblations:  wash  ye,  make  you  clean: 
put  away  the  evil  of  your  doings :  cease  to  do  evil,  learn  to  do 
well:  seek  judgment;  relieye  the  oppressed/' — Isa.  i.  13,  16. 

1  "TT^HEREWITH  shall  we  approach  the  Lord, 

*  *     And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 
Oh  I  how  procure  his  kind  regard, 
And  for  our  guilt  atone  ? 

2  Shall  altars  flame,  and  victims  bleed. 

And  spicy  fumes  ascend? 
Will  these  our  earnest  wish  succeed? 
Will  these  make  God  our  friend  ? 

3  Oh  I  no,  'twere  vain  and  fruitless  all, 

Such  offerings  to  give  : 
No  presents  from  the  field  or  stall 
His  favor  can  receive. 

4  To  men  their  rights  we  must  allow, 

And  proofs  of  kindness  give ; 
To  God  with  humble  reverence  bow, 
And  to  his  glory  live. 

5  Hands  that  are  clean,  and  hearts  sincere. 

He  never  will  despise ; 
And  cheerful  duty  he'll  prefer 
To  costly  sacrifice. 

29o      October  2L      L.  M.  Ward, 

CHOOSDfG  THE  BETTEE  PAET. 

"  But  one  thing  is  needful ;  and  Mary  hath  chosen  that  good 
part-  which  shall  not  be  taken  away  from  her.'* — Luke  x.  42. 

1  "OESET  with  snares  on  every  hand, 
-^  In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand  ; 
Father  divine,  diffuse  thy  light. 
And  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 
e2  197 


296  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [OCT. 

2  Engage  this  weak  and  erring  heart 
Early  to  choose  the  better  part ; 
To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 

For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then,  should  the  wildest  storms  arise, 
And  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies, — 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear. 

But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bear. 

4  If  thou,  my  Father,  still  art  nigh. 
Cheerful  I'll  live,  and  cheerful  die ; 
Secure,  when  human  comforts  flee. 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 


296 


October    22.     CM.  Medfield, 


MAN  FRAIL — BUT  GOD  ETERNAL. 


"Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord;  lie  is  our  help  and  our 
shield." — Ps.  xxxiii.  20. 


1 


f\  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
^-^  Our  hope  for  years  to  come  ; 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne, 

Thy  children  dwell  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  A  thousand  ages,  in  thy  sight, 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

4  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream. 

Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

5  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 
198 


OCT.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.      297;  298 

297      October  23.  7s.  PleyeV s  Hymn. 


"  God  is  a  Spirit :  and  they  that  worship  him  must  worship 
him  in  spirit  and  in  truth." — John  iv.  24. 

1  T  ORD  of  Hosts,  what  heavenly  bliss, 
^-^  E'en  on  earth,  thy  worship  is  I 
Here  may  we,  thy  children,  see 
Z\Iuch  of  heaven  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes, 
"While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne, — 
Here  make  thou  thy  glories  known, — 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  with  festive  songs  of  joy 
We  our  happy  lives  employ  ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 


298      October  24.       C.  M.  Eochester, 

CHnj)EEN  OF  LIGHT. 

'« For  ye  were  sometime  darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light  in 
the  Lord :  walk  as  children  of  light." — Eph,  v.  8. 

1  Xy^ALK  in  the  light !  so  shalt  thou  know 

^  ^     That  fellowship  of  love 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow 
Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

2  Walk  in  the  light !  and  thou  shalt  find 

Thy  heart  made  truly  his. 
Who  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrined, 
In  whom  no  darkness  is. 

8  Walk  in  the  light !  and  thou  shalt  own 
Thy  darkness  passed  away. 
Because  that  light  on  thee  hath  shone 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

199 


299,  300       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [OCT. 

4  Walk  in  the  light!   and  e'en  the  tomb 

No  fearful  shade  shall  wear ; 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom, 
For  Christ  hath  conquered  there. 

5  Walk  in  the  light !  and  thou  shalt  be 

A  path,  though  thorny,  bright ; 
For  God,  by  grace,  shall  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  himself  is  light ! 


299 


October  25.      C.  M.  St.  Martin'' s. 


A   MORNING   PSALM. 


"  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous ;  with  favour  wilt 
thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield." — Ps.  v.  12. 

1  T  ORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
■^^  My  voice  ascending  high  ; 

To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 

2  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand : 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight. 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

3  0  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness  ! 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

4  The  men  who  love  and  fear  thy  name, 

Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfilled  ; 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favor  as  a  shield. 


300      October  26.      C.  M.  Laneshorough. 

THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

"  And  all  things  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  prayer,  believ- 
ing, ye  shall  receive." — Matt.  xxi.  22. 

1  (^UR-  Father,  God,  to  thee  alone 
^  May  all  subjection  yield  ; 
Here,  as  in  heaven,  thy  will  be  known ; 
Here,  as  in  heaven,  fulfilled. 
200 


I 


OCT.] 


HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  301 


2  With  bread  sufficient  for  the  day, 

Our  mortal  frame  supply  : 
And  feed  our  souls  along  their  "^ay, 
With  manna  from  on  high. 

3  "While,  conscious  of  the  debt  we  OTve, 

We  bow  the  humble  knee  ; 

That  mercy  we  to  others  show, 

Descend  on  us  from  thee. 

4  Do  thou  our  erring  feet  secui^e, — 

Oh,  lead  us  far  from  ill ! 
And  keep  us  upright,  just,  and  pure, 
In  act,  in  word,  and  will. 


301 


October  27.    L.M.  Glines.  Eaton. 


'•  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Thomas,  because  thou  hast  seen  me, 
thou  ha*t  belieTed  :  blessed  are  thej  that  have  not  seen,  and 
vet  have  believed."" — John  xx.  29. 

1  TI^HAT  though  we  never  saw  thee  tread 

*  ^     This  bright  and  cheerful  world  of  ours ; 
Xor  heard  thy  voice  recall  the  dead 

Again  to  life's  reviving  powers: 
Yet  we  believe — for  all  things  are 
The  gift  of  thy  almighty  care. 

2  We  did  not  see  thee  tread  the  wave  : 

We  did  not  hear  the  voice  from  heaven, 
Which  once  the  joyful  tidings  gave, 

That  God's  own  Son  for  us  was  given  I 
But  we  believe — oh,  strengthen  thou 
The  faith  which  to  thy  name  we  owe. 

3  We  were  not  with  the  chosen  few 

Who  saw  thee  through  the  clouds  ascend;        ^ 
Who  gazed,  and  wished  to  follow  too  ; 

And  then  to  earth  did  prostrate  bend : 
But  we  believe  that  mortal  eyes 
Beheld  that  journey  to  the  skies. 

4  Chase  every  shade  of  doubt  away ; 

"  Light  of  the  world,"  in  mercy  shine, 
Illume  with  faith  our  darksome  way. 

And  make  us  through  life's  pathway,  thine : 
Then  bring  us  to  that  heavenly  light 
Where  faith  at  once  is  lost  in  sight. 

201 


302;  303        HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [OCT. 


302 


October  28.    L.  M.  Hebron. 


BEARING  THE  CROSS. 


"If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and 
take  up  his  cross  and  follow  me." — Matt.  xvi.  24. 

1  nPAKE  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said, 
^    If  thou  wouldst  my  disciple  be: 
Take  up  thy  cross  with  willing  heart, 

And  humbly  follow  after  me. 

2  Take  up  thy  cross,  let  not  its  weight 

Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm ; 
His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 
And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thy  arm. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross,  nor  heed  the  shame, 

And  let  thy  foolish  pride  be  still ; 
Thy  Lord  refused  not  e'en  to  die 
Upon  a  cross  on  Calvary's  hill. 

4  Take  up  thy  cross,  then,  in  his  strength, 

And  calmly  sin's  wild  deluge  brave ; 
'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  home; 
It  points  to  glory  o'er  the  grave. 

5  Take  up  thy  cross  and  follow  me, 

Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down ; 
For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross 

May  hope  to  win  the  glorious  crown. 


303 


October  29.    C.  M.  Arlington. 


A   MORNING   HYMN. 


"The  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining  light,  that  shineth 
more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  day." — Prov.  iv.  18. 

1  IVTY  God,  who  makest  the  sun  to  know 
-^"-^  His  proper  hour  to  rise  ; 

And,  to  give  light  to  all  below, 

Doth  send  him  round  the  skies  ; —  « 

2  "When  from  the  chambers  of  the  east  I 

His  morning  race  begins. 
He  never  tires  nor  stops  to  rest, 
But  round  the  world  he  shines  ; — 

202 


OCT.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.        304,  305 

3  So,  like  the  sun,  would  I  fulfil 

The  business  of  the  day, — 

Begin  my  work  betimes,  and  still 

March  on  my  heavenly  way. 

4  Give  me,  0  Lord,  thy  early  grace, 

Nor  let  my  soul  complain 
That  the  young  morning  of  my  days 
Has  all  been  spent  in  vain. 

304        October  30.        7s.  PleyeVs  Hymn. 

god's  blessing  sought  in  pkayee. 

•'  If  ye  abide  in  me.  and  my  words  abide  in  you.  ye  stall  ask 
what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you."-^o/m  xv.  7. 

1  /^^O^IE,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
^^  To  thy  God  direct  thy  prayer  ; 
In  his  word  he  bids  thee  pray. 
Therefore  come  without  delay. 

2  Lord  I  I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  thy  sovereign  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

3  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here. 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

4  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do. 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew  ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 


305 


October  31.       C.  M.  Coronation. 


A   MOHNING    HTilN. 


"The  Lord  5?  my  strength  and  my  shield;  my  heart  trusted 
in  him.  and  I  am  helped  :  therefore  my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth, 
and  with  my  song  will  I  praise  him.'" — Ps.  xxviii.  7. 

1   /^'XCE  more  the  light  of  day  I  see ; 
^-^   Lord,  with  it  let  me  raise 
My  heart  and  voice  in  song  to  thee, 
Of  gratitude  and  praise. 

203 


806  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [NOV. 

2  The  sky -lark  from  its  lowly  nest 

Hath  soared  into  the  sky, 
And  by  its  joyous  song  expressed 
Unconscious  praise  on  high. 

3  My  feeble  voice  and  faltering  tone 

No  tuneful  tribute  bring ; 
But  thou  canst  in  my  heart  make  known 
What  bird  can  never  sing. 

4  Instruct  me,  then,  to  lift  my  heart 

To  thee  in  praise  and  prayer ; 
And  love  and  gratitude  impart, 
For  every  good  I  share. 

5  Thus  let  me,  Lord,  confess  the  debt 

I  owe  thee  day  by  day ; 
Nor  e'er  at  night  or  morn  forget 
To  thee,  0  God !  to  pray. 


oUb    November  1.    7s  &  6s.  Missionary. 

AN  AUTUMNAL  HYMN. 

"For  all  flesh  is  as  grass,  and  all  the  glory  of  man  as  tho 
flower  of  grass.  The  grass  withereth,  and  the  flower  thereof 
falleth  away,  but  the  word  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever."— 
1  Fet.  i.  24,  25. 

1  ^HE  leaves  around  me  falling, 
-^   Are  preaching  of  decay, 
The  hollow  winds  are  calling — 

"Come,  pilgrim,  come  away!' 
The  day,  in  night  declining. 

Says,  I  must  too  decline, 
The  year,  its  bloom  resigning — 

Its  lot  foreshadows  mine ! 

2  The  light  my  path  surrounding, 

The  loves  to  which  I  cling. 
The  hopes  within  me  bounding, 

The  joys  that  round  me  wing, 
All,  all,  like  stars  at  even. 

Just  gleam  and  shoot  away ; 
Pass  on  before  to  heaven, 

And  chide  at  my  delay. 
204 


NOV.]  IIYMXS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  307 

8  The  friends  gone  there  before  me 

Are  calling  from  on  high. 
And  happy  angels  o'er  me 

Tempt  sweetly  to  the  sky. 
"  Why  Tvait,"  they  say,  ''  and  wither 

Mid  scenes  of  death  and  sin  ? 
Oh  I  rise  to  glory  hither, 

And  find  true  life  begin." 

4  I  hear  the  invitation, 

And  fain  would  rise  and  come, 
A  sinner  to  salvation. 

An  exile  to  his  home : 
But,  while  I  here  must  linger, 

Thus,  thus  let  all  I  see 
Point  on  with  faithful  finger, 

To  heaven,  0  Lord,  and  Thee. 


307      November  2.    C.  M.  Christmas. 

PEAISE  TO  GOD. 

'•I  will  prai>e  thy  name  for  thy  loving-kindness  and  for  thy 
truth :  for  thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy  name."— 
Fs.  cxxxviii.  2. 

1  T  IFT  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
-^  Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired  ; 
Loud  and  more  loud  the  anthem  raise, 

With  grateful  ardor  fired. 

2  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise. 

Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
Loads  every  moment,  as  it  flies, 
With  benefits  unsought. 

3  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise. 

From  whom  salvation  flows. 
Who  sent  his  Son  our  souls  to  save 
From  everlasting  woes. 

4  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise. 

For  hope's  transporting  ray. 
Which  lights  through  darkest  shades  of  death, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

S  205 


808j309       HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  [NOV. 

308      ITovember  3.    L.  M.  6  lines.  Ealort. 

TRUST   IN   GOD. 

"  Trust  ye  in  the  Lord  for  ever :  for  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  is 
everlasting  strength." — Isa.  xxvi.  4. 

1  (^Hj  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still, 

^^  While  darkness  veils  this  mortal  eye, 
And  wait  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will. 

Wrapt  yet  in  fears  and  mystery. 
I  cannot,  Lord,  thy  purpose  see  ! 
Yet  all  is  well — since  ruled  by  Thee. 

2  When,  mounted  on  thy  clouded  car. 

Thou  send'st  thy  darker  spirits  down, 
I  can  discern  by  night  afar, 

Thy  light,  sweet  beaming  through  thy  frown; 
And,  should  I  faint  a  moment,  then 
I  think  of  Thee — and  smile  again. 

3  So,  trusting  in  thy  love,  I  tread 

The  narrow  path  of  duty  on: 
What  though  some  cherished  joys  are  fled! 

What  though  some  flattering  dreams  are  gone! 
Yet  purer,  brighter  joys  remain: 
Why  should  my  spirit  then  complain  ? 

o09     ITovember  4.     C.  M.  Peterborough. 

GOD   THE   PRESERVER  OF  MEN. 

"  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming  in, 
from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore." — Ps.  exxi.  8. 

1  npHROUGH  all  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
^    Preserved,  0  Lord,  by  thee. 

Again  we  hail  the  cheerful  light, 
Again  we  bow  the  knee. 

2  Oh !  may  the  beams  of  truth  divine, 

With  clear  convincing  light, 

In  all  our  understandings  shine. 

And  chase  our  mental  night. 

3  Let  all  our  words  and  all  our  ways 

Declare  that  we  are  thine ; 
That  thus  along  our  path,  the  rays 
Of  heavenly  truth  may  shine. 

206 


NOV.]  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.         310^  311 

4  Preserve  us,  Lord,  throiigliout  the  day, 
And  guide  us  by  thine  arm  I 
For  they  are  safe,  and  only  they, 
Whom  thou  dost  save  from  harm. 


oiU      Novembers.       Ts.  PleyeV s  Hymn. 

DAILY   DEPEXDEXCE   ON  GOD. 

"Give  Tis,  day  by  day,  our  daily  bread." — Luke  xi.  2. 

1  "P^AY  by  day  the  manna  fell ; 
^^  Oh,  to  learn  this  lesson  well ! 
Still  by  constant  mercy  fed, 
Give  me,  Lord,  my  daily  bread. 

2  Day  by  day  the  promise  reads, 
Daily  strength  for  daily  needs, 
Cast  foreboding  fears  away  : 
Take  the  manna  of  to-day. 

3  Lord,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand ; 
All  my  brightest  hopes  have  planned 
To  thy  wisdom  I  resign. 

And  would  make  thy  purpose  mine. 

4  Thou  my  daily  task  shalt  give  : 
I^^y  hy  day  to  thee  I  live : 

So  shall  added  years  fulfil, 
Not  my  own — my  Father's  will. 

oi  1       November  6.      S.  M.  Lisbon, 

THE   SPmiT   INVITIXG. 

"And  the  Spirit  and  the  bride  say.  Come.  And  let  him  that 
heareth,  say  Come.  And  If^t  him  that  is  athirst.  Come.  And 
whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely." — JRev, 
2Lxii.  17. 

1  nPHE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

-^    Is  whispering,  "Sinner,  come;" 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  "  Come  !" 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 
To  all  about  him,  "  Come  ;" 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

207 


812  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [NOV. 

3  Yes,  wliosoever  will, 
Oh,  let  him  freely  come, 

And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo  !  Jesus,  who  invites. 
Declares,  "I  quickly  come:" 

Lord,  even  so  ;  we  wait  thy  hour  ; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 


312 


November  7.    C.  M.  Jordan. 


RESIGNATION. 


"  I  was  dumb ;  I  opened  not  my  mouth ;  "because  thou  didst 
it." — Ps.  xxxix.  9. 

1  IVTY  God,  my  Father !  blissful  name  ! 
■^^  Oh,  may  I  call  thee  mine  ? 

May  I,  with  sweet  assurance,  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

2  This  only  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly : 
What  harm  can  ever  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ? 

3  Whate'er  thy  providence  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise — 
Oh,  bend  my  will  to  thine ! 

4  Whate'er  thy  sacred  will  ordains, 

Oh,  give  me  strength  to  bear  ! 
Oh,  let  me  know  my  Father  reigns. 
And  trust  his  tender  care  ! 

5  If  pain  and  sorrow  rend  this  frame, 

And  life  almost  depart, 
Is  not  thy  mercy  still  the  same, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart  ? 

6  Thy  sovereign  ways  are  all  unknown 

To  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 
Yet  let  my  soul,  adoring,  own 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 


NOV.]  HYMX5    FOR    SCHOOLS.        813;  314 

313     Novembers.      8s  &  7s.  Wilmot. 

PR.USE   TO    THE   REDEEMEB. 

'•  Unto  him  that  loved  u?.  and  washed  ns  from  our  sins  in 
his  own  blood,  and  bath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto  God 
and  his  Father :  to  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and 
ever." — Sev.  1.  5.  6. 

1  A  riGHTY  Sariour:  we  would  bless  thee, 
-^  -^  "v\'e  would  praise  thy  glorious  name  ; 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels, 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 

2  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  wo, 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives, 
Thou  with  love  and  zeal  didst  go. 

3  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory. 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie  ? 

Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence  ; 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 

4  While  we  praise  thee,  blessed  Saviour, 

Endless  source  of  joy  and  love; 
Grant  us  here  thy  constant  favor, 
Till  we  reign  with  thee  above. 

oi4:      November  9.    CM.  Arlijigton. 

GOD   OrE   TEUST. 

"  Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thine  heart ;  and  lean  not  unto 
thine  own  understanding.  In  all  thv  ways  acknowledge  him, 
and  he  shall  direct  thy  paths." — Prov.  iii.'5,  6. 

1  T  ORD,  should  we  leave  thy  hallowed  feet, 
-■-^  To  whom  should  we  repair  ? 

Where  else  such  holy  comfort  meet, 
As  springs  eternal  there  ? 

2  Earth  has  no  fount  of  true  delight, 

Xo  pure,  perennial  stream ; 
And  sorrow's  storm  and  earth's  dark  night, 
Soon  wrap  life's  brightest  beam. 

3  L'nmingled  joys  'tis  thine  to  give. 

And  undecaying  peace ; 
For  thou  canst  teach  us  so  to  live, 
That  life  shall  never  cease. 

S  2  209 


315;  316       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [NOV. 

4  Then  let  our  trust  in  thee  be  stayed, 
Thy  peace  to  us  be  given, 
That  we,  when  earthly  joys  shall  fade, 
May  sing  thy  praise  in  heaven. 

315    November  10.    L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 

god's  forgiveness  and  aid  implored. 

*' Remember,  0  Lord,  thy  tender-mercies  and  thy  loving- 
kindnesses  :  lead  me  in  thy  truth  and  teach  me :  for  thou  art 
the  God  of  my  salvation." — Ps.  xxv.  5,  6. 

1  Tj^ATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 

-"-    Far  from  thy  sight  my  sins  remove, 
Whatever  guilt  my  conscience  fears, 
Remit  to  penitential  tears. 

2  Oh,  cleanse  my  breast  from  every  stain, 
The  wrong,  the  impious,  or  the  vain ; 
Correct  the  false,  confirm  the  true, 
And  my  whole  mind  to  right  renew. 

3  Thy  care,  where'er  my  footsteps  bend, 
Along  my  pilgrimage  extend  ; 

Make  me  in  health  thy  goodness  know. 
In  sickness  to  thy  wisdom  bow. 

4  In  dissolution's  fainting  hour, 
Thy  cup  of  consolation  pour ; 
Bid  terror  from  vny  couch  retire. 
And  my  rapt  soul  in  joy  expire. 

oiu    November  IL     L.  M.  Hebron. 

CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 

"  The  fear  of  man  bringeth  a  snare  :  but  whoso  putteth  his 
trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  safe." — Prov.  xxix.  25. 

1  /"^  OD  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power 

^^  Through  varied  deaths  my  soul  hath  led, 
Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour, 
Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head  ! — 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  providence  I  see  ; 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  path  to  thee ! 
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KOY.]  HTMXS    FOR    SCHOOLS.       317,  318 

3  Oft  from  the  margin  of  the  gi'ave, 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  lifted  up  my  head  ; 
Sudden  I  found  thee  near  to  save, 

Disease  hath  OTvned  thy  touch,  and  fled 

4  Whither,  oh  I  whither  shall  I  flee, 

But  to  a  gracious  Saviour's  breast  ? 
Glad  thy  approving  smile  to  see. 
And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest. 

0  i  7    November  12.    7s  &  6s.  Jllssionari/. 

GOD  OUE  SALVAnoy. 

"  In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory :  the  rock  of  my 
strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God." — fs.  Ixii.  7. 

1  /^^  OD  is  my  strong  salvation ; 
^^  What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 

My  light,  my  help  is  near. 
Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand : 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 

With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 

2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance. 

My  soul,  with  courage  wait ; 
His  truth  be  thy  af&ance. 

When  faint  and  desolate  : 
His  might  thine  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase, 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen ; 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 

318    November  13.     8s  &  7s.  Wilmot. 

THE   CE0S3  OF   CHRIST. 

"  The  day-spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us,  to  give  light 
to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death ;  to 
guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace." — Luke  i.  78,  79. 

1  TX  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory  I — 

-■-  Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time. 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  overtake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 


319  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  [NOV. 

Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me ; 
Then  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy  ! 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  fresh  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 
Peace  is  there,  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

5  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory ! — 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time, 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


319 


November  14.    C.  M.  Peterhoroucrh, 


GOODNESS  OF  GOD. 


"  For  thou.  Lord,  art  g;ood,  and  ready  to  forgive ;  and  plente- 
ous in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee." — Ps.  Ixxxvi.  5. 

1  T^HY  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess  ; 
-■-    Thy  goodness  we  adore  ; — 

A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail ; 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  thy  love  declare 

In  every  golden  ray  ; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night. 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields, 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines, 
With  strengthening  grain,  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassion,  Lord, 

Is  in  the  gospel  seen ; 
There,  like  a  sun,  thy  mercy  shines. 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

5  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy 

Through  Jesus'  name  are  given; 
There  we  may  find  a  guide,  through  life, 
To  lead  us  on  to  heaven. 

212 


4 


NOV.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.       320^  321 

oZO    November  15.    7s  &  6s.  Missionary. 

THE  MOEXIXG  UGHT  IS  BREAKING. 

"And  the  seventh  angel  sounded;  and  there  were  great 
Toices  in  heaven,  saying,  The  kingdoms  of  this  world  are  be- 
come the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord,  and  of  his  Christ ;  and  he 
shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever." — Mev.  xi.  15. 

1  T^HE  morning  light  is  breaking, 
-L    The  darkness  disappears, 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears : 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  Rich  dews  of  grace  come  o'er  us, 

In  many  a  gentle  shower, 
And  brighter  scenes  before  us 

Are  opening  every  hour  ; 
Each  cry  to  heaven  going, 

Abundant  answer  brings, 
And  heavenly  gales  are  blowing, 

With  peace  upon  their  wings. 

3  Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thy  onward  way ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay  ; 
Stay  not,  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home, 
Stay  not,  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim  the  Lord  has  come. 


321 


November  16.     C.  M.  Warwick. 


DmXE   LOVE. 


"Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another:  for  love  is  of  God;  and 
every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God.  and  knoweth  God.  He 
that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God ;  for  God  is  love."— 1  John 
iv.  7,  8. 

1  (^UI^  Father  sits  on  yonder  throne, 
^-^  Amidst  the  hosts  above  ; 
He  reigns  thoughout  the  world  alone, 
He  reigns  the  God  of  love. 

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322  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  [NOV- 

2  He  knew  us  when  we  knew  him  not, 

Was  with  us,  though  unseen : 

His  favors  came  to  us  unsought, 

His  love  has  wondrous  been. 

3  He  keeps  us  now,  securely  keeps. 

Whatever  foe  assails, 
With  vigilance  that  never  sleeps. 
With  power  that  never  fails. 

4  He  gives  us  hope  that  we  shall  be 

Ere  long  with  him  above ; 
That  we  shall  all  his  glory  see. 
And  celebrate  his  love. 

5  Then  let  us,  while  we  dwell  below, 

Obey  our  Father's  voice, 

To  all  his  dispensations  bow. 

And  in  his  name  rejoice. 

o22     November  17.      H.  M.  Bethesda. 

UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

"My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord ;  and  let  all 
flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever." — Ps.  cxly.  21. 

1  T  ET  every  creature  join 
-*^  To  bless  Jehovah's  name, 
And  every  power  unite 

To  swell  the  exalted  theme ; 
Let  nature  raise,  from  every  tongue, 
A  general  song  of  grateful  praise. 

2  But,  oh  !  from  human  tongues 

Should  nobler  praises  flow. 
And  every  thankful  heart 

With  warm  devotion  glow : 
Your  voices  raise,  ye  highly  blest; 
Above  the  rest  declare  his  praise. 

3  Assist  me,  gracious  God  ; 

My  heart,  my  voice  inspire ; 
Then  shall  I  humbly  join 
The  universal  choir ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  heart  and  tongue. 
And  tune  my  song  to  lively  praise. 
2U 


NOV.]  HYMNS    FOR   SCHOOLS.       323,  324 

SJiO     Kovember  18.     C,  M.  Coronation. 

THE  GLC'RIFICATION  OF  CHRIST, 

"And  every  creatnre  which  is  in  heaven,  and  on  the  earth, 
heard  I,  raying.  Blessing,  and  honour,  and  glory,  and  power, 
be  unto  him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb 
for  ever  and  ever," — Bev.  v,  13. 

1     A  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  I 
■^^  Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all, 

'  2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
A  remnant  weak  and  small ; 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

3  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all, 

4  Oh  !  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

"We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song. 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 


324 


November  19.    C,  M,  Jordan, 


REJOICING  IN  GOD, 


"And  thou  shalt  rejoice  in  every  good  thing  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  hath  given  unto  thee,  and  unto  thine  house." — Deut, 
XXTi.  11, 

1  'TT'^HEX  morning's  first  and  hallowed  ray 

'  ^    Breaks  with  its  trembling  light, 
To  chase  the  pearly  dews  away, 
Bright  tear-drops  of  the  night — 

2  My  heart,  0  Lord,  forgets  to  rove, 

But  gladly  rises  free. 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 
And  finds  its  hame  in  thee. 

3  When  evening's  silent  shades  descend, 

And  nature  sinks  to  rest, 
Still  to  my  Father  and  my  Friend 
My  wishes  are  addressed. 

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325,  326       HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [NOT, 

4  Though  tears  may  dim  my  hours  of  joy, 

And  bid  my  pleasures  flee, 
Thou  reign' st  where  grief  cannot  annoy : 
I  will  be  glad  in  thee. 

5  And  e'en  when  midnight's  solemn  gloom, 

Above,  around,  is  spread, 
Sweet  dreams  of  everlasting  bloom 
•  Are  hovering  o'er  my  head. 

G  I  dream  of  that  fair  land,  0  Lord, 
Where  all  thy  saints  shall  be, 
I  wake  to  lean  upon  thy  word, 
And  still  delight  in  thee. 

325  November  20.    C.  M.  Christmas, 

HEAVENLY    AMBITION. 

"  When  the  chief  Shepherd  shall  appear,  ye  shall  receive  a 
croM-n  of  glory  that  fadeth  not  away." — 1  Pet.  v.  4. 

1  ]VrOW  let  a  true  ambition  rise, 
-^^  And  ardour  fire  our  breast, 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 

In  heavenly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display, 
Whose  gems  with  lustre  bright  shall  shine. 
When  stars  and  suns  decay. 

3  Away  each  grovelling,  anxious  care, 

Beneath  a  Christian's  aim ; 
Oh!  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys, 
In  your  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigor  warm. 

The  glorious  prize  pursue  ; 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthly  good, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 

326  November  21.    L.  M.  Ward. 

THE  christian's  DEPENDENCE. 

"  Whosoever  shall  deny  me  before  men,  him  will  I  also  deny 
before  my  I'ather  which  is  in  heaven." — Matt.  x.  23. 

1  "PyENY  thee  !  what,  deny  the  way 
•^  That  leads  to  heaven's  eternal  day  ? 

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NOV.]  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  327 

Deny  the  Shepherd  Tvho  will  keep 
Within  the  fold  his  wandering  sheep  ? 

2  Deny  thee,  Lord  I  then  who  will  bear 
My  grief,  my  burden,  and  my  care  ? 
Thou,  thou  alone  canst  calm  my  breast, 
And  bid  its  weary  throbbings  rest. 

3  In  heaven  above,  on  earth  below, 
Where,  save  to  thee.  Lord,  could  I  go  ? 
Where  fly  for  strength,  mid  mortal  strife  ? 
Thou  hast  the  words  of  endless  life. 

4  My  strength,  my  guide  vouchsafe  to  be, 
I  can  do  nothing  without  thee ; 

Save  me  in  every  trying  hour. 
Thou  God  of  mercy,  life,  and  power. 

327    November  22.    S.  M.  Silver  Street. 

PLEASURES  OF  SPIRITUAL  WORSHIP. 

"Be  filled  with  the  Spirit ;  speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms, 
and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making  melody 
in  your  heart  to  the  Lord.'" — Eph.  v.  19. 

1  TTOW  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord, 
^^  And  in  his  praises  join. 

With  saints  his  goodness  to  record, 
And  sing  his  power  divine  ! 

2  These  seasons  of  delight 
The  dawn  of  glory  seem, 

Like  rays  of  pure,  celestial  light, 
Which  on  our  spii'its  beam. 

3  May  then  our  joys  increase, 
Our  love  more  ardent  grow. 

While  rich  supplies  of  Jesus'  grace 
Refresh  our  souls  below. 

4  But,  oh  !  the  bliss  sublime, 
AVhen  joy  shall  be  complete, 

In  that  unclouded,  glorious  clime 
Where  all  thy  servants  meet ! 

5  Then  shall  the  ransomed  throng 
The  Saviour's  love  record. 

And  shout,  in  everlasting  song, 
''Salvation  to  the  Lord  I" 

T  217 


328;  329      HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.      *         [NOV. 
SJiO    November  23.      7s.  Nuremhurg. 

GOD  OUR  SHEPHERD. 

"For  thus  saitli  the  Lord  God;  Behold  I,  even  I,  will  both 
search  my  sheep,  and  seek  them  out :  I  will  feed  them  in  good 
pasture :  I  will  seek  that  which  was  lost,  and  bring  again  that 
which  was  driven  away,  and  will  bind  up  that  which  was 
broken,  and  will  strengthen  that  which  was  sick." — JEzckid 
xxxiv.  11,  14,  16. 

1  T  0,  my  shepherd's  hand  divine  ! 
-^  Want  shall  never  more  be  mine : 
In  a  pasture  fair  and  large 

He  shall  feed  his  happy  charge. 

2  When  I  faint  with  summer's  heat, 
He  shall  lead  my  weary  feet 

To  the  streams  that,  still  and  slow, 
Through  the  verdant  meadows  flow. 

3  He  my  soul  anew  shall  frame, 
And,  his  mercy  to  proclaim, 

When  through  devious  paths  I  stray, 
Teach  my  steps  the  better  way. 

4  Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  shalt  attend. 
And  shalt  bid  thy  hallowed  dome 
Yield  me  an  eternal  home. 

oZa    November  24.    C.  M.  Laneshorougn. 

CHRIST  TO  BE  OUR  EXAMPLE. 

"If  any  man  serve  mo,  let  him  follow  me ;  and  where  T  am, 
there  shall  also  my  servant  be:  if  any  man  serve  me,  him  will 
my  Father  honor." — Jolin  xii.  26. 

1  T\/^HEN  Jesus  left  the  throne  of  God, 

'  '     He  chose  an  humble  birth ; 
A  man  of  grief,  like  us,  he  trod 
A  lonely  path  on  earth. 

2  Like  him,  may  we  be  found  below. 

In  wisdom's  paths  of  peace  ; 
Like  him,  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  increase.  • 

3  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  his  look, 

When  mothers  round  him  pressed ; 
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NOV.]  HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.        330,  331 

Their  infants,  in  his  arms,  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  blessed. 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  harms, 
Beneath  his  watchful  eje, 
Oh,  thus  encircled  in  his  arms, 
May  we  for  ever  lie. 


330    November  25.    C,  M.  St.  Martin's. 

GOD   THE  GIYZR  OF  EVERY  GOOD  GIFT. 

"  He  giveth  to  all  life,  and  health,  and  all  things :  for  in  him 
we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being." — Acts  xvii.  25,  28. 

1  "pATHER,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift, 
-*~    On  thee  my  hope  depends, 
Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 

From  thee  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  power  and  wisdom  too  ; 
Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  Thou  all  our  workf  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine  ; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word  is  thine. 

4  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  power  on  thee  to  call. 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live : 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 


331 


November  26.    C.  M.  Medfield. 

THE  DUTY  OF  EFFORT. 

'=  In  the  morning  sow  thy  seed,  and  in  the  evening  withhold 
not  thine  hand :  for  thou  knowest  not  whether  shall  prosper, 
either  this  or  that,  or  whether  they  both  shall  be  alike  good." — 
£ccl.  xi.  6. 


1   C  CORN  not  the  slightest  word  or 
'^  Nor  deem  it  void  of  power ; 


deed, 


There's  fruit  in  each  wind-wafted  seed. 
That  waits  its  natal  hour. 

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332  HYMNS   FOR   SCHOOLS.  [NOV. 

2  A  whispered  word  may  touch  the  heart, 

And  call  it  back  to  life ; 
A  look  of  love  bid  sin  depart, 
And  still  nnholy  strife. 

3  No  act  falls  fruitless  ;  none  can  tell 

How  vast  its  power  may  be, 
Nor  what  results  infolded  dwell 
Within  it  silently. 

4  Work  on,  despair  not ;  bring  thy  mite, 

Nor  care  how  small  it  be ; 
God  is  with  all  that  serve  the  right, 
The  holy,  true,  and  free. 


OoZ   November  27.    8s  &  7s.  Wilmot. 

HYMN  FOR  THE  TIMES. 

"  Say  not  thou,  What  is  the  cause  that  the  former  days  were 
better  than  these  1  for  thou  dost  not  inquire  wisely  concerning 
this  V'—Eccl.  vii.  10. 

1  TJITE  are  living, — we  are  dwelling 

^  »     In  a  grand  and  awful  time ; 
In  an  age,  on  ages  telling. 
To  be  living  is  sublime. 

2  Worlds  are  charging — heaven  beholding ; 

Thou  hast  but  an  hour  to  fight ; 

Love's  pure  banner  now  unfolding. 

On — right  onward  for  the  right. 

3  From  the  crimes  that  men  are  crushing. 

War's  dire  curse,  and  slavery's  wrong. 
To  deliver  him,  now  rushing, 
Arm  thee  well — be  strong — be  strong. 

4  Fear  not !  spurn  the  worldling's  laughter ; 

Friendship's  favor  trample  thou ; 
Thou  shalt  find  a  long  hereafter. 
To  be  more  than  tempts  thee  now. 

5  Oh  !  let  all  the  soul  within  you. 

For  the  truth's  sake  go  abroad ! 
Strike  !  let  every  nerve  and  sinew 
Tell  on  ages — tell  for  God. 

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333    November  28.     L.  M.  BuU  Street. 


THE  LOYE   OF  GOD. 


'•  In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  because 
that  God  sent  his  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we 
might  live  through  him." — 1  JoJin  iv.  9. 

1  ~\  FY  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise  ; 
-^*-*-  How  bright,  on  high,  its  glories  blaze ! 
It  streams  from  thine  eternal  throne, 

And  through  the  earth  its  blessings  run. 

2  'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds  the  rain  return ; 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows, 

And  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows. 

3  But  in  the  gospel  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  chp.racters  ; 
There,  love  immortal  leaves  the  sky, 
To  guide  us  to  the  world  on  high. 

4  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  blest, 
"With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend. 

334     November  29.    C.  M.  Balerma. 

THE  DECEITFULXESS  OF  EARTHLY  PLEASURE. 

"  Look  not  thou  upon  the  wine  when  it  is  red,  when  it  giveth 
his  color  in  the  cup,  when  it  moveth  itself  aright :  at  the  last, 
it  biteth  like  a  serpent,  and  stingeth  like  an  adder." — Prov. 
xxiii.  31,  32. 

1  T^HE  branch  is  stooping  to  thy  hand, 
^    And  pleasant  to  behold  ; 

Yet  gather  not,  although  its  fruit 
Be  streaked  with  hues  of  gold. 

2  The  cup  is  dancing  to  thy  lip, 

And  fragrant  is  the  wine ; 
Yet  dash  the  untasted  goblet  down, 
Though  lusciously  it  shine. 

8  For  bitter  ashes  lurk  concealed 
Beneath  that  golden  skin. 
And  though  the  coat  be  smooth,  there  lies 
But  rottenness  within. 

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4  The  wings  of  pleasure  fan  the  bowl, 
And  bid  it  overflow, 
Yet  drugged  with  poison  are  its  lees, 
And  death  is  found  below. 

335    November  30.    8s  &  Ts.  Wilmot. 

PRAISE  THE  LORD. 

'•  Praise  the  Lord ;  for  his  name  alone  is  excellent ;  his  glory 
is  above  the  earth  and  heaven ;  he  also  exalteth  the  horn  of 
his  people." — Ps.  cxlviii.  13, 14. 

1  "DRAISE  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  him  ; 
-^    Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ; 

Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him  ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light : 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken ; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws  which  never  shall  be  broken 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord — for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
He  will  make  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 

Hosts  on  high  his  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  his  name  ! 


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December  1.      C.  M.  Mear, 


"  He  givoth  snow  like  wool :  he  scattereth  the  hoar-frost  like 
ashes :  he  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels :  who  can  stand 
before  his  cold?"— P;^-.  cxlvii.  16, 17. 

1  CTERN  Winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
^  Encircling  nature  round  ; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crowned ! 

2  The  sun  withholds  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart. 

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3  Return,  0  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray  : 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness,  cheerful  day. 

4  Oh,  happy  state  I  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns, 

And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 

Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 

5  Great  Source  of  light !   thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore, 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more. 


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December  2.      7s.  Greenville. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   WARFARE. 


'•  I  have  fought  a  good  fight  I  have  finished  my  course,  I 
have  kept  the  faith :  henceforth  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown 
of  righteousness,  which  the  Lord,  the  righteous  judge,  shall 
give  me  at  that  day :  and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto  all  them 
also  that  love  his  appearing/' — 2  Tim.  iy.  7,  S. 

1  /CHRISTIAN  soldiers,  wake  to  glory  \ 
^  Hark,  your  Leader  bids  you  rise ; 
See  the  crown  of  life  before  ye, 

March  to  seize  the  heavenly  prize. 

2  Let  the  hope  of  full  salvation. 

Helmet-like,  your  head  adorn  ; 
Be  the  gospel's  preparation 
On  your  feet  like  sandals  worn. 

o  Let  your  loins  around  be  girded 
By  the  truth  your  lips  profess, 
From  your  breast  be  danger  warded 
By  the  plate  of  righteousness. 

4  Let  your  prayers  ascend  with  fervour, 

Without  ceasing  to  the  Lord : 
Not  an  unconcerned  observer. 
Timely  succor  he"ll  afford. 

5  Faith  and  hope  must  never  languish. 

All  your  cares  upon  him  cast : 
He'll  enable  you  to  vanquish 
Every  enemy  at  last. 

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000  December  3.    7s.  Benevento. 

MERCY  SOUGHT  AND  FOUND. 

"Ask,  and  it  shall  be  giren  you;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find; 
knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you." — Matt.  vii.  7. 

1  "piLGRIM,  burdened  with  thy  sin, 
-'-     Come  the  way  to  Zion's  gate ; 
There,  till  mercy  speaks  within, 

Knock,  and  weep,  and  watch,  and  wait. 
Knock — he  knows  the  sinner's  cry  ; 

Weep — he  loves  the  mourner's  tears ; 
"Watch — for  saving  grace  is  nigh ; 

Wait — till  heavenly  light  appears. 

2  Hark  !  it  is  thy  Saviour's  voice, 

*' Welcome,  pilgrim,  to  thy  rest;" 
Now,  within  the  gate,  rejoice, 

Safe,  and  owned,  and  bought,  and  blest. 
Safe — from  all  the  lures  of  vice  ; 

Owned — by  joys  the  contrite  know; 
Bought — by  love,  and  life  the  price ; 

Blest — the  mighty  debt  to  owe. 

3  Christian  pilgrim  !  what  for  thee 

In  a  world  like  this  remains  ? 
From  thy  guarded  breast  shall  flee 

Fear,  and  shame,  and  doubts,  and  pains. 
Fear — the  hope  of  heaven  shall  fly ; 

Shame — from  glory's  view  retire  ; 
Doubt — in  fall  belief  shall  die  ; 

Pain — in  endless  bliss  expire. 


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December  4.      C.  M.  Christmas. 


COMFORT  IN  GOD. 


"  And  he  said,  It  is  the  Lord :  let  him  do  what  seemeth  him 
good." — 1  Sam.  iii.  18. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord,  who  gives  me  all, 
-*-  My  health,  my  friends,  my  ease ; 
And  of  his  blessings  may  recall 

Whatever  part  he  please. 

2  It  is  the  Lord,  who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load ; 
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From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 
To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

S  It  is  the  Lord,  who  changeth  not 
In  sickness  or  in  health, 
Whether  on  earth  my  transient  lot 
Be  poverty  or  wealth. 

i  And  can  my  soul,  with  thoughts  like  these, 
Be  downcast,  or  repine  ? 
No,  gracious  God,  take  what  thou  please, 
To  thee  I  all  resign  I 


UO 


December  5.     CM.  Coronation. 


.  MORXIXG  SOXG. 


*'  Sing  unto  the  Lord..  0  ve  saints  of  his,  and  give  thanks  at 
the  remembrance  of  his  holiness :  for  his  anger  endureth  but 
a  moment :  in  his  favor  is  life  :  weeping  may  endure  for  a  night, 
but  joy  cometh  in  the  morning.'' — Ps.  xxx.  4,  5. 

1  T  ORD  of  my  life  I  oh,  may  thy  praise 
-■-^  Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
"Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days. 

And  fills  the  circling  hours. 

2  Soon  as  the  morning  rays  appear, 

I'll  lift  mine  eyes  above  ; 
My  voice  shall  reach  thy  listening  ear, 
And  supplicate  thy  love. 

3  With  grateful  thanks  my  song  shall  rise 

Before  thy  mercy-seat ; 
On  thee  I'll  fix  my  steadfast  eyes, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet. 

4  Thy  righteousness,  thy  strength  display, 

And  my  protection  be  ; 
Teach  me  to  know  that  only  way 
Which  leads  to  heaven  and  thee. 

oil     December  6.      CM.  Arlington. 

MORMNG   PRATER. 

"But  thou,  when  thou  prayest,  enter  into  thy  closet,  and 
when  thou  hast  shut  thy  door,  pray  to  thy  Father  which  is  in 
secret;  and  thy  Father,  which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward  thee 
openly.'* — Matt.  vi.  6. 

1   r\  MAY  I  love,  at  early  day 
^-^  To  rise,  when  all  is  still, 


342  HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.  [DEC. 

And  hear  my  Saviour  kindly  say, 
*'  Come,  ask  me  what  ye  will." 

2  0  may  I  love  to  search  his  law, 

To  hear  his  words  of  love, 

And  feel  his  Spirit  sweetly  draw 

My  soul  to  "things  above." 

3  0  may  I  love  to  ask,  in  prayer, 

His  Spirit's  guiding  ray — 
Through  every  scene  of  anxious  care. 
Through  life's  bewildered  way. 

4  Thus  let  me  spend  each  rising  hour, 

Thus  close  my  latest  da3's, 
Till  I  shall  wake,  to  sleep  no  more, 
Where  prayer  is  changed  to  praise. 


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December  7.    L.  M.  Hebron. 


LOVE   TO   PARENTS . 


"  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that  thy  days  may  he 
long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee."— 
Ex.  XX.  12. 

1  'T^O  honor  those  who  gave  us  birth, 

-^    To  cheer  their  age,  to  feel  their  worth, 
Is  God's  command  to  human  kind, 
And  owned  by  every  grateful  mind. 

2  Think  of  her  toil,  her  anxious  care. 
Who  formed  thy  lisping  lips  to  prayer, 
To  win  for  God  the  yielding  soul. 
And  all  its  ardent  thoughts  control. 

3  Nor  keep  from  memory's  glad  review. 
The  fears  which  all  the  father  knew  ; 
The  joy  that  marked  his  thankful  gaze 
As  virtue  crowned  maturer  days. 

4  When  pressed  by  sickness,  pain,  or  grief. 
How  anxious  they  to  give  relief! 

Our  dearest  wish  they  held  their  own ; 
Till  ours  returned,  their  peace  was  flown. 

5  God  of  our  life,  each  parent  guard. 
And  death's  sad  hour,  0  long  retard ; 
Be  theirs  each  joy  that  gilds  the  past, 
And  heaven  our  mutual  home  at  last. 

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o4:0       December  8.      7s.  Benevento. 

CHRIST  OO,  IXTEECESSOR. 

"My  little  children,  these  things  write  I  unto  you,  that  ye 
sin  not.  And  if  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with  the 
Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous." — 1  John  ii.  1. 

1  TXTERCESSOR,  throned  on  high! 
-^  Unto  us  thine  aid  supply ; 

By  thy  influence  now  prepare 
Humble  hearts  for  holy  prayer. 
Gracious,  from  on  high  descend, 
With  our  thoughts  and  feelings  blend, 
And  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 
O'er  our  suppliant  spirits  fling. 

2  Lend  to  our  infirmities 

Living  help  which  grace  supplies ; 
Thou  alone  canst  teach  alway 
What  to  pray  for — how  to  pray : 
Nor  alone  instruct  us  how 
At  the  throne  of  grace  to  bow ; 
Far  beyond  our  fervent  prayer, 
Be  thyself  our  pleader  there. 


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Decemter  9.      C.  M.  Rochester. 


SUBJnSSION. 


'•  And  he  kneeled  down  and  prayed,  saying,  Father,  if  thou 
he  willing,  remove  this  cup  from  me  :  nevertheless,  not  my  will, 
hut  thine  he  done." — Luke  xxii.  41,  42. 

1  LI  OW  sweet  to  be  aPowed  to  pray 
-^-L  To  God,  the  holy  one ; 

With  filial  love  and  trust  to  say, 
0  God,  thy  will  be  done  I 

2  We  in  these  sacred  words  can  find 

A  cure  for  every  ill, 
They  calm  and  soothe  the  troubled  mind 
And  bid  all  care  be  still. 

3  0  may  that  will  that  gave  me  birth, 

x\nd  an  immortal  soul, 
In  joy  or  grief,  in  life  or  death, 
My  every  wish  control. 

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4  Oh,  could  my  heart  thus  ever  pray, 
Thus  imitate  thy  Son ! 
Teach  me,  0  God,  in  truth  to  say, 
Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done. 


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December  10.    C.  M.  Peterborough. 


WALKING   WITH   GOD. 


"  He  hath  showed  thee,  0  man,  what  is  good ;  and  what  doth 
the  Lord  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  and  to  love  mercy, 
and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God?" — Micah  vi.  8. 

1  (^H  walk  with  God,  and  thou  shalt  find 
^^  How  he  can  charm  thy  way, 

And  lead  thee  with  a  quiet  mind 
Into  his  perfect  day. 

2  Oh  !  walk  with  God,  and  thou  with  smiles 

Shalt  tread  the  way  of  tears  ; 
His  mercy  every  ill  beguiles. 
And  softens  all  our  fears. 

3  Oh  walk  with  God,  while  thou  on  earth, 

With  pilgrim  steps  must  fare. 
Content  to  leave  the  world  its  mirth. 
And  claim  no  dwelling  there. 

4  Oh  walk  with  God,  and  thou  shalt  go 

Down  death's  dark  vale  in  light. 
And  find  thy  faithful  walk  below 
Hath  reached  to  Zion's  height. 

5  Oh  walk  with  God,  if  thou  wouldst  see 

Thy  pathway  thither  tend : 
And,  lingering  though  thy  journey  be, 
'Tis  heaven  and  home  at  end. 


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December  11.    S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 


UUMAN  BROTHERnOOD, 


"Have  we  not  all  one  Father?  hath  not  one  God  created 
us  ?" — Mai.  ii.  10.  "  And  this  commandment  have  we  from  him, 
that  he  who  lovcth  God,  love  his  brother  also." — 1  Jb/m  iv.  21. 

1       TTUSH  the  loud  cannon's  roar, 
-■-■-  The  frantic  warrior's  call ! 
Why  should  the  earth  be  drenched  with  gore  ? 
Are  not  we  brothers  all  ? 
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2  Want,  from  the  wretch  depart ! 
Chains,  from  the  captive  fall ! 

Sweet  mercy,  melt  the  oppressor's  heart, — 
Sufferers  are  brothers  all. 

3  Churches  and  sects,  strike  down 
Each  mean  partition-wall  I 

Let  love  each  harsher  feeling  drown, — 
Christians  are  brothers  all. 

4  Let  love  and  truth  alone 
Hold  human  hearts  in  thrall, 

That  heaven  its  work  at  length  may  own, 
And  men  be  brothers  all. 


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PEOVn)EXCE. 


«■  0  Lord,  I  know  that  the  way  of  man  is  not  in  himself;  it  is 
not  in  man  that  walketh  to  direct  his  steps." — Jer.  x.  23. 

1  nPHROUGH  all  the  years  of  childhood's  prime, 
-^   Changes  on  changes  roll ; 

Each  brings  its  varied  scenes  of  bliss 
Or  sorrow  to  the  soul ; 

2  In  infant  joys  and  infant  griefs 

A  little  life  we  live  ; 
A  miniature  of  all  the  scenes 
That  future  years  shall  give. 

3  But  not  a  scene  of  life  comes  on— - 

Of  gladness  or  of  tears — 
Where  not  the  hand  of  him  that  rules 
Our  mortal  state,  appears. 

4  We  would  not  wish  to  alter  aught 

That  wisdom  hath  designed 
To  train  for  everlasting  bliss 
The  wandering,  wayward  mind, 

5  And  if  we  love  him  as  we  ought. 

Through  life  he'll  be  our  guide ; 
And  take  us  with  him,  when  life's  o'er, 
For  ever  to  abide. 

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348    December  13.     C.  M.  >S'^  Martin's. 

WORKS  OF   PIETY  REWARDED. 

"  Yerily  I  say  unto  you,  Inasmuch  as  ye  have  done  it  unto 
one  of  the  least  of  these  my  brethren,  ye  have  done  it  unto 
me." — Matt.  xxv.  40. 

1  TTOW  blest  the  children  of  the  Lord, 
-*--■-  Who,  walking  in  his  sight, 
Make  all  the  precepts  of  his  word 

Their  study  and  delight. 

2  That  precious  wealth  shall  be  their  dower, 

Which  cannot  know  decay, 
Which  moth  or  rust  shall  ne'er  devour. 
Nor  spoiler  take  away. 

3  For  them  that  heavenly  light  shall  spread. 

Whose  cheering  rays  illume 
The  darkest  hours  of  life,  and  shed 
A  halo  round  the  tomb. 

4  Their  works  of  piety  and  love, 

Performed  through  Christ,  their  Lord, 
Por  ever  registered  above, 
Shall  meet  a  sure  reward. 

349    December  14.     C.  M.  Balerma. 

THE  POWER  OF  THE  LEAST  INFLUENCE  RIGHTLY  EXERTED. 

"  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  grain  of  mustard-seed, 
which  a  man  took,  and  sowed  in  his  field  :  which  indeed  is  the 
least  of  all  seeds ;  but  when  it  is  grown  it  is  the  greatest  among 
herbs,  and  becometh  a  tree,  so  that  the  birds  of  the  air  come 
and  lodge  in  the  branches  thereof." — Matt.  xiii.  31. 

1  "IITHAT  if  the  little  rain  should  say 

'  ^     "So  small  a  drop  as  I 
Can  ne'er  refresh  those  thirsty  fields, 
I'll  tarry  in  the  sky  ?" 

2  What  if  a  shining  beam  of  noon 

Should  in  its  fountain  stay. 
Because  its  feeble  light  alone 
Cannot  create  a  day  ? 

3  Doth  not  each  rain-drop  help  to  form  || 

The  cool  refreshing  shower?  '* 

And  every  ray  of  light  to  warm 
And  beautify  the  flower? 
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4  Go  then — and  strive  to  do  thj  share ; — 
One  talent — less  than  thine — 
Improved  with  steady  zeal  and  care, 
Would  gain  rewards  divine. 

000  December  15.      S.  M.  Silver  Street. 

A  MORNING  HTilN. 

'•But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name,  shall  the  Sun  of  Right- 
eousness arise  with  healing  in  his  wings." — Mul.  \y.  2. 

1  CEE  how  the  mounting  sun 
^^  Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
"With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly  Parent  sing  ; 

And  to  its  great  Original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 
Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near  I 

4  My  life  I  would  anew 
Devote,  0  Lord,  to  thee ; 

And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  blest  eternity. 

OOi     December  16.     CM.  Lancsborough. 

kixd>t:ss  to  the  poor. 

'•  But  whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have 
need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of  compassion  from  him,  how 
dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him?" — 1  John  iii.  17. 

fOW  blest  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands, 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 
To  all  the  sons  of  need, 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
"With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

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3  In  times  of  danger  and  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

4  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord  ; 
Sweet  peace  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 


OO^    December  17.       7s.  Benevento, 

MORNING    HYMN. 

"  For  behold,  the  darkness  shall  cover  the  earth,  and  gross 
darkness  the  people :  but  the  Lord  shall  arise  upon  thee,  and  his 
glory  shall  be  seen  upon  thee.  And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to 
thy  light,  and  kings  to  the  brightness  of  thy  rising." — Isa.  Ix.  2,3. 


1 


A  T  the  golden  rise  of  day, 
-^  Humbly,  God,  to  thee  we  pray ; 
Uncreated  Source  of  light, 
Guide  our  thoughts  and  words  aright. 
Holy  Father,  at  thy  call 
Light  upon  the  earth  did  fall ; 
Speak  the  word  again,  and  make 
Morning  o'er  our  hearts  to  break. 

Humbly  though  our  prayer  arise, 
Quickly  let  it  reach  the  skies ; 
Show  thy  reconciling  face. 
Hear  from  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place 
Holy  Son,  whose  lowly  birth 
Ke-illumined  the  dark  earth, 
Let  the  Gentiles  see  thy  ray 
Kings,  the  brightness  of  thy  day. 

From  the  Eternal  Source  in  heaven 
Light  to  us  on  earth  be  given ; 
Light  of  grace  to  guard  from  wrath, 
Light  of  faith,  to  guide  our  path. 
Holy  Spirit,  let  thy  ray 
Guide  our  footsteps,  day  by  day ; 
While  through  earth's  dark  path  we  move 
To  eternal  day  above. 
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353 


December  18.    L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 


GOD  OUR  PROTECTOR  AND  TRUST. 


"  Behold,  God  is  my  salvation ;  I  will  trust  and  not  be  afraid ; 
for  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  strength  and  my  song  ;  he  also  is 
"become  my  salvation." — Isa.  xii.  2. 

1  nrO  thee,  mj  God,  to  thee  belong 

-*-  Incense  of  praise  and  hallowed  song  ; 
To  thee  be  all  the  glory  given 
Of  all  my  mercies  under  heaven. 

2  From  danger  thou  my  frame  hast  kept, 
"While  waking,  and  what  time  I  slept ; 
Thou  hast  my  every  want  supplied. 
And  to  my  footsteps  proved  a  guide. 

3  AMien  my  departing  hour  shall  come, 
And  I  must  slumber  in  the  tomb. 

Oh,  then,  my  God,  this  faint  heart  cheer, 
And  far  dispel  the  shades  of  fear ; 

4  And  teach  me  in  thy  strength  to  tread 
The  path  which  leads  me  to  the  dead, 
Assured,  when  earthly  cares  are  o'er, 
To  rest  with  thee  for  evermore. 


354 


December  19.    L.  M.  Alfreton. 


LIGHT   IN  DARKNESS. 


"  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incorruption, 
and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality,  then  shall  be 
brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written,  Death  is  swallowed 
up  in  victory. — Thanks  be  to  God  which  giveth  us  the  victory, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ." — 1  Cor.  xv.  54,  57. 

1  TF  all  our  hopes  and  all  our  fears 

^  Were  prisoned  in  life's  narrow  bound ; 
If,  travellers  through  this  vale  of  tears, 
We  saw  no  better  world  ])eyond ; 

2  Oh,  who  could  check  the  rising  sigh  ? 

What  earthly  thing  could  pleasure  give  ? 
Who  then  in  peace  could  ever  die  ? 
Or  who  would  breathe  a  wish  to  live  ? 
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3  Yet  such  were  life,  without  the  ray 
From  our  divine  religion  given  ; 

'Tis  this  that  makes  our  darkness  day ; 
'Tis  this  that  makes  our  earth  a  heaven. 

4  Bright  is  the  golden  sun  above, 

And  beautiful  the  flowers  that  bloom  ; 
And  all  is  joy,  and  all  is  love, 
Reflected  from  a  world  to  come. 


355 


December  20.     C.  M.  Coronation, 


YOUTHFUL  PR.USE. 


"  Now,  my  son,  the  Lord  be  with  thee ;  and  prosper  thou,  and 
build  the  house  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  as  he  hath  said  of  thee. 
Only  the  Lord  give  thee  wisdom  and  understanding." — 1  Ohron, 
xxii.  11,  12. 

1  r^  REAT  God,  in  whom  we  live  and  move, 
^^  Accept  our  feeble  praise. 

For  all  the  mercy,  grace,  and  love, 
Which  crown  our  youthful  days. 

2  For  countless  mercies,  love  unknown, 

Lord,  what  can  we  impart  ? 
Thou  dost  require  one  gift  alone — 
The  ofi'ering  of  the  heart. 

3  Incline  us,  Lord,  to  give  it  thee ; 

Preserve  us  by  thy  grace, 
Till  death  shall  bring  us  all  to  see 
Thy  glory,  face  to  face. 

356    December  21.    8s  &  7s.  Wilmot, 

CONTEND  EARNES-LY  FOR  THE  TRUTH. 

"  Have  not  I  commanded  thee  ?  Be  strong  and  of  a  good  cou- 
rage ;  be  not  afraid,  neither  be  thou  dismayed  :  for  the  Lord  thy 
God  is  with  thee  withersoever  thou  goest." — Josh.  i.  9. 

1  /CHRISTIAN  soldier,  heavenward  pressing, 
^  Onward,  let  thy  watchword  be ; 

God  upon  thee  pours  his  blessing. 
What  though  man  derideth  thee ! 

2  God,  for  all  thy  wants  providing. 

Armor  trusty  hath  for  thee  ; 
Gird  thyself,  in  him  confiding. 
With  the  goodly  panoply. 
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3  Righteousness  thy  breast  defending, 

And  thy  feet  with  justice  shod  ; 
Onward,  with  the  foe  contending, 
^Yield  thy  sword,  the  word  of  God. 

4  Still  the  standard  o'er  thee  streaming 

Be  the  banner  pure  of  love. 
Where  in  glorious  blazon  beaming 
Floats  thy  pinions.  Holy  Dove. 

5  Onward,  then,  with  bold  contending 

In  the  path  the  martyrs  trod : 
God  to  thee  his  strength  is  lending, 
Onward,  in  the  strength  of  God. 


357 


December  22.    C.  M.  Warwich 


PRAYER  A>T)   PRAISE. 


"And  this  is  the  confidence  that  we  have  in  him,  that  if  we 
ask  any  thing  according  to  his  will,  he  heareth  us  :  and  if  we 
know  that  he  hear  us,  whatsoever  we  ask.  we  know  that  we 
have  the  petitions  that  we  desired  of  him."' — 1  John  v.  1-4,  15. 

1  T  OE.D,  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne, 
-^  And  our  confessions  pour. 

Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  shun  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see, 

And  penitence  impart ; 
And  let  a  healing  ray  from  thee 
Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

3  When  our  responsive  tongues  essay 

Their  grateful  songs  to  raise. 
Grant  that  our  souls  may  join  the  lay, 
And  rise  to  thee  in  praise. 

4  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign, 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share, 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

5  Let  faith  each  meek  petition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies. 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it  or  denies. 

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000  December  23.    L.  M.  6  lines*  Eaton. 

CHRISTIAN  WATCHFULNESS. 

"  Watch,  therefore ;  for  ye  know  not  what  hour  your  Lord 
doth  come." — Matt.  xxiv.  42. 

1  HTHE  God  of  Israel  never  sleeps ; 

-■-  The  angelic  band  strict  yigil  keeps : 
Above,  below,  amidst,  around, 
They  float  in  air,  or  walk  the  ground  ; 
Leave  their  bright  mansion  in  the  sky, 
And  watch  the  world  with  sleepless  eye. 

2  And  shall  I,  as  a  slave  of  sense, 
Sink  in  the  lap  of  indolence  ? 

Shall  I  not  wake,  and  watch,  and  pray, 
Ere  morn  leads  on  the  busy  day  ? 
And  midst  the  shades  of  night  prolong 
The  patient  prayer  and  cheerful  song  ? 

3  Come,  thou  Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep ! 
Come  thou,  whose  mercies  never  sleep ! 
Descend,  as  in  the  showers  of  spring ; 
Shed  holy  vigor  from  thy  wing : 

Then,  swift  to  hear,  and  strong  to  bless. 
Inspire  the  grace  of  "watchfulness." 


359 


December  24.    L.  M.  Effingham. 


«I  will  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever.  My  soul 
waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morn- 
ing."— Ps.  Ixxxix.  1,  and  cxxx.  6. 

1  (^H,  timely  happy,  timely  wise, 

^  Hearts  that  with  rising  morn  arise  ! 
Eyes  that  the  beam  celestial  view, 
Which  evermore  makes  all  things  new ! 

2  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove  ; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life  and  power  and  thought. 

3  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray  ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 
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4  Do  thou,  0  Lord,  in  thy  dear  love 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above ; 
And  help  us  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 


360 


December  25.     7s.  Nuremhurg. 


NATIVITY   OF   THE   SAVIOUR. 


"And  the  angel  said  unto  the  shepherds,  Fear  not:  for  be- 
hold I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which  shall  be  to 
all  people.  For  unto  you  is  born,  this  day,  in  the  city  of  David, 
a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord." — Luke  ii.  10, 11. 


^H 


ARK  I — the  herald  angels  sing, 
'  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 


2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise. 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 
*'  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

3  Mild,  he  lays  his  glory  by, 
Born,  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born,  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Hail !  the  heavenly  Prince  of  peace  ! 
Hail !  the  Sun  of  righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings. 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

5  Let  us  then  with  angels  sing, — 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King: 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, — 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

obi    December  26.    8s&7s.  Greenville. 

JOT  AT    THE   SAVIOUIl'S  BIRTH. 

"Rejoice  greatly,  0  Daughter  of  Zion;  shout,  0  daughter  of 
Jerusalem :  behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee :  he  is  just, 
and  having  salvation." — Zech.  ix.  9. 

1  TTARK !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
-'-^  Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

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2  Hear  them  tell  the  wondrous  story  ; 

Hear  them  chant,  in  hymns  of  joy, 
"  Glory  in  the  highest — glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found, 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven," 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing ; 
Oh,  receive  whom  God  appointed, 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King.'* 

5  Haste,  ye  mortals,  to  adore  him ; 

Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, 
*'  Glory  be  to  God  most  high!" 


OVZ    December  27.     L.  M.  Missionary  Chant. 

SO\G  OF  THE  ANGELS  AT  THE  SAVIOUR'S  BIRTH. 

"  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude  of  the 
heavenly  host  praising  God,  and  saying,  Glory  to  God  in  the 
highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  toward  men." — Luke 
ii.  13, 14. 

1  TT/^HEN  Jordan  hushed  his  waters  still, 

*  *     And  silence  slept  on  Zion's  hill ; 
When  Bethlehem's  shepherds  through  the  night 
Watched  o'er  their  flocks  by  starry  light ; 

2  On  wings  of  light,  on  wings  of  flame 
The  glorious  hosts  of  Zion  came ; 

High  heaven  with  songs  of  triumph  rung 
While  thus  they  struck  their  harps  and  sung. 

3  *'0  Zion  !  lift  thy  raptured  eye. 

The  long  expected  hour  is  nigh  ; 

The  joys  of  nature  rise  again 

The  Prince  of  Salem  comes  to  reign. 

4 "See  Mercy,  from  her  golden  urn. 

Pours  a  rich  stream  to  them  that  mourn ! 
Behold,  she  binds,  with  tender  care. 
The  bleeding  bosom  of  despair  ! 

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5  *'He  comes  I  to  cheer  the  trembling  heart, 

Bids  Satan  and  his  host  depart ; 
Again  the  Day-star  gilds  the  gloom, 
Again  the  bowers  of  Eden  bloom. 

6  "0  Zion  I  lift  thy  raptured  eye, 

The  long  expected  hour  is  nigh ; 

The  joys  of  nature  rise  again, 

The  Prince  of  Salem  comes  to  reign." 

obo     December  28.     S.  M.  Watchman, 

CHEIST   THE  LIGHT   OF   THE  WORLD. 

"  Then  spake  Jesus  again  Tinto  them,  saying,  I  am  the  light 
of  the  world :  he  that  "followeth  me  shall  not  -walk  in  dark- 
ness, but  shall  have  the  light  of  life/' — John  viii.  12. 

1  "OEHOLD,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
-^^  The  chosen  of  the  Lord, 

God's  Trell-beloved  Son,  fulfils 
The  sure,  prophetic  word. 

2  No  royal  pomp  adorns 
This  King  of  righteousness : 

But  meekness,  patience,  truth,  and  love. 
Compose  his  princely  dress. 

3  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
In  rich  abundance  shed, 

On  this  great  Prophet  gently  lights, 
And  rests  upon  his  head. 

4  He  is  the  Light  of  men : 
His  doctrine  life  imparts  ; 

Oh,  may  we  feel  its  quickening  pjower 
To  warm  and  cheer  our  hearts. 


du4:    December  29.     7s&6s.  Missionary. 

THE   RAPIDITY    OF   LITE. 

*•  For  what  is  your  life  ?  It  is  even  a  vapor,  that  appeareth 
for  a  little  time,  and  then  vanisheth  away." — James  iv.  14. 


1     AS  flows  the  rapid  river, 

^^  vrit"    ■ 


ith  channel  broad  and  free, 
Hs  waters  rippling  ever. 
And  hasting  to  the  sea; 

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So  life  is  onward  flowing, 

And  days  of  oifered  peace, 
And  man  is  swiftly  going 

Where  calls  of  mercy  cease. 

2  As  moons  are  ever  waning, 

As  hastes  the  sun  away, 
As  stormy  winds,  complaining. 

Bring  on  the  wintry  day  ; 
So  fast  the  night  comes  o'er  us — 

The  darkness  of  the  grave — 
And  death  is  just  before  us  : — 

God  takes  the  life  he  gave. 

8  Say,  is  thy  young  heart's  treasure 
Laid  up  in  worlds  above  ? 
And  is  it  all  thy  pleasure 

Thy  God  to  praise  and  love  ? 
Oh,  seek  and  find  him  early ; 

While  youth  and  years  are  bright ; 
'.^And  he  will  guide  thee  surely 
.'-      To  realms  of  endless  light. 

ODD    December  30.    7s  &  6.  Amsterdam. 

FLIGHT   OF   TIME. 

"Whatsoever  thy  hand  findeth  to  do,  do  it  with  thy  might; 
for  there  is  no  work,  nor  device,  nor  knowledge,  nor  wisdom,  in 
the  grave  whither  tiiou  goest." — Ecd.  ix.  10. 

1  'T^IME  is  winging  us  away 
-*-    To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day — 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  ; 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms ; 
All  that's  mortal  soon  shall  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day — 

A  journey  to  the  tomb ; 
But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty,  soon,  above, 
Far  beyond  the  world's  alloy, 

Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 

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obo    December  31.    C.  M.  Peterhorov.gh. 

REFLECnOXS  AT   THE  CLOSE  OF   THE  YEAR. 

"  For  the  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath  appeared 
to  all  men :  teaching  us  that,  denying  ungodliness  and  worldly 
lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  and  godly,  in  this  pre- 
sent world ;  looking  for  that  blessed  hope,  and  the  glorious 
appearing  of  the  great  God,  and  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ ;  who 
gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us  from  all  iniquity, 
and  purifv  unto  himself  a  peculiar  peofjle,  zealous  of  good 
works.'"— ri^u.s  ii.  11— U. 

1  A  XD  now,  my  soul,  another  year 
■^-^  Of  my  short  life  is  past : 

I  cannot  long  continue  here  ; 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Part  of  my  doubtful  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again  ; 
And  swift  my  fleeting  moments  run — 
The  few  which  yet  remain  I 

3  Awake,  my  soul  I  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn  ; 
What  are  thy  hopes — how  sure,  how  fair, 
And  what  thy  great  concern  ? 

4  Another  year,  next  morn  begins  ; 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven  : 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
Through  Christ,  so  freely  given. 

5  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 


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obi  8s,  7s  &  4s.  Greenville. 

CLOSING  OF  SCHOOL  AT  THE  END   OP  A  TERM. 

"  The  Lord  watch  between  me  and  thee,  whei:  we  are  absent 
one  from  another." — Gen.  xxxi.  49. 

1  T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing ; 
-■-^  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

Oh,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  Then,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, — 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, — 

May  v/e  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

000  7s.  Benevento. 

DISJnSSION  OF  SCHOOL. 

"  And  the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
shall  keep  your  hearts  and  minds  through  Christ  Jesus." — 
Phil.  iv.  7. 

1  AS  the  sun's  enlivening  eye 

-^  Shines  on  every  place  the  same ; 
So  the  Lord  is  alv/ays  nigh 

To  the  souls  that  love  his  name. 
For  a' season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  then  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 

Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 
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372,873       HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS. 

2  To  tliee  our  fervent  prayer  ascends 

For  parents,  teacliers,  foes,  and  friends ; 
That  they  and  we  may  feel  that  love 
That's  felt  by  every  saint  above. 

3  Guide  thou  our  feet,  guard  thou  our  way, 
With  thy  blest  smile,  through  every  day ; 
And  when  each  night  draws  near,  then  keep 
Our  silent  hours,  while  safe  we  sleep. 

4  When  we  on  earth  no  more  shall  meet 
May  we  in  heaven  each  other  greet ; 
There  praise  thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  Christian  love  for  ever  reigns. 

OiZt  L.  M.  Uxhridge. 

THE   SAME — PRAISE  FOR  PROVIDENTIAL  GOODNESS. 

"  Hitherto  hath  the  Lord  helped  us." — 1  Sam.  vii.  12. 

1  Tj^TERNAL  God !  I  bless  thy  name, 

-^  The  same  thy  power — thy  grace  the  same : 
The  tokens  of  thy  friendly  care 
Begin,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

2  Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand. 
Midst  thousand  dangers  still  I  stand, 
And  see,  when  I  survey  thy  ways, 

A  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  thine  arm  has  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  I  make  thy  mercy  known ; 
And,  while  I  tread  this  desert  land, 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 

4  My  grateful  soul,  on  Jordan's  shore. 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more ; 
Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  above. 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 


373 


L.  M.  Wells. 


AN  EVENING  HYMN. 


"  Every  morning  thank  and  praise  the  Lord,  and  likewise  at 
even." — 1  Citron,  xxiii.  30. 

1   p  LORY  to  thee,  my  God !  this  night, 
^^  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  oh  !  keep  me,  King  of  kings  ! 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 
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HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.         374^375 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord !   through  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 

That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
My  soul,  this  night,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment-day. 

4  Lord  I  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  paternal  care  ; 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 


374 


L.  M.  Hebron. 


AN  EVENING  HYMN. 


"  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  thee  as  incense ;  and  the 
lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice." — Ps.  cxli.  2. 

1  ^HUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on ; 

-*-  Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  jjerhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past ; 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  ; 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground. 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  break  my  tomb. 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 


375 


L.  M.  Heir 


MOENING  HYMN  FOR  A  CHILD. 


"  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep  thee 
in  all  thy  ways." — Ps.  xci.  11. 

1  r\  GOD,  I  thank  thee  that  the  night 
^-^  In  peace  and  rest  hath  passed  away ; 
And  that  I  see,  in  this  fair  light, 

My  Father's  smile,  that  makes  it  day. 
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376^  377        HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS. 

2  Be  thou  my  Guide,  and  let  me  live 
As  under  thine  all-seeing  eye ; 
Supply  my  wants,  my  sins  forgive, 
And  make  me  happy  when  I  die. 

376 


L.  M.  Hebron. 


EVENING  HYMN  FOR  A  CHn>D. 


"Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ;  nor  for 
the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day." — Ps.  xci.  5. 

1  A  NOTHER  day  its  course  hath  run, 
-^  And  still,  0  God,  thy  child  is  blest ; 
For  thou  hast  been  by  day  my  sun, 

And  thou  wilt  be  by  night  my  rest. 

2  Sweet  sleep  descends,  my  eyes  to  close ; 

And  now,  when  all  the  world  is  still, 
I  give  my  body  to  repose, — 
My  spirit  to  my  Father's  will. 

377  L.  M.  Effingham. 

SATURDAY  EVENING. 

"  And  he  said  unto  them,  This  is  that  which  the  Lord  hath 
said,  To-morrow  is  the  rest  of  the  Holy  Sabbath  unto  the  Lord.'* 
—Ex.  xvi.  23. 

1  A  NOTHER  week  has  passed  away, 
-^-^  Another  Sabbath  now  draws  near ; 
Lord,  with  thy  blessing  crown  the  day, 

Which  all  thy  children  hold  so  dear ! 

2  Delivered  from  its  weekly  load, 

How  light  the  happy  spirit  springs, 
And  soars  to  thy  divine  abode, 

With  peace  and  freedom  on  its  wings. 

3  Now  'tis  our  privilege  to  find 

A  short  release  from  all  our  care ; 

To  leave  the  world's  pursuits  behind, 

And  breathe  a  more  celestial  air. 

4  0  Lord,  those  earthly  thoughts  destroy. 

Which  cling  too  fondly  to  our  breast. 
Through  grace  prepare  us  to  enjoy 
The  coming  hours  of  hallowed  rest. 

5  And  when  thy  word  shall  set  us  free 

From  every  burden  that  we  bear, 
Oh  !  may  we  rise  to  rest  with  thee. 
And  hail  a  brighter  Sabbath  there. 

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HYMNS    FOR    SCHOOLS.       378;  379 
O/o  CM.  Coronation. 

THE   lord's  day. 

"And  he  said  unto  them.  The  Sabbath  was  made  for  man, 
and  not  man  for  the  Sabbath." — Mark  ii.  27. 

1  TT^HEN  the  worn  spirit  want?  repose, 

*  *    And  sighs  her  God  to  seek ; 
How  sweet  to  hail  the  evening's  close, 
That  ends  the  weary  week  I 

2  How  sweet  to  hail  the  early  dawn. 

That  opens  on  my  sight  ; 
When  first  the  soul-reYiying  morn 
Beams  its  new  rays  of  light ! 

3  Sweet  day,  thine  hours  too  soon  will  cease, 

Yet  while  they  gently  roll, 
Breathe,  heavenly  Spirit,  source  of  peace, 
A  Sabbath  o'er  my  soul. 

4  When  will  my  pilgrimage  be  done, 

The  world's  long  week  be  o'er ; 
That  Sabbath  dawn  which  needs  no  sun, 
That  day  which  fades  no  more  ? 

379  C.  M.  Christmas. 

lord's  day  MORXiyG. 

"  But  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first- 
fruits  of  them  that  slept.  For  since  by  man  came  death,  by- 
man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all 
die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.*' — 1  Cyjr,  xv.  20 — 22. 

1  A  GAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
-^^  Awakes  the  kindling  ray ; 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 

And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  Oh,  what  a  night  was  that  which  wi^apt 

The  heathen  world  in  gloom  I 
Oh,  what  a  sun,  which  broke,  tliis  day. 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  I 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung  ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart. 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  differing  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn  ; 
WTiich  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

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380^  881        HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS. 

380  S.  M.  St.  Thomas. 

HYMN  FOR   A   FAST   DAY. 

"Is  it  such  a  fast  that  I  have  chosen?  a  day  for  a  man  to 
afflict  his  soul?  is  it  to  how  down  his  head  as  a  bulrush,  and 
to  spread  sackcloth  and  ashes  under  him?  AYilt  thou  call  this 
a  fast  and  an  acceptable  day  to  the  Lord?  Is  not  this  the  fast 
that  I  have  chosen?  to  loose  the  bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo 
the  heavy  burdens,  and  to  let  the  oppressed  go  free,  and  that 
ye  break  every  yoke,"  &c.  ? — Isa.  Iviii.  5,  6. 

1  "  TS  this  a  fast  for  me  ?"^ 

-*-  Thus  saith  the  Lord  our  God, — 
*'A  day  for  man  to  vex  his  soul, 
And  feel  affliction's  rod  ? — 

2  "  Like  bulrush  low  to  bow 

His  sorrow-stricken  head, 
With  sackcloth  for  his  inner  vest, 
And  ashes  round  him  spread  ? 

3  "Shall  day  like  this  have  power 

To  stay  the  avenging  hand, 
Efface  transgression,  or  avert 
My  judgments  from  the  land  ? 

4  *'No;  is  not  this  alone 

The  sacred  fast  I  choose, — 
Oppression's  yoke  to  burst  in  twain, 
The  bands  of  guilt  unloose  ? — 

5  **To  nakedness  and  want 

Your  food  and  raiment  deal, 
To  dwell  your  kindred  race  among, 
And  all  their  sufferings  heal  ? 

6  "  Then  like  the  morning  ray 

Shall  spring  your  health  and  light ; 
Before  you,  righteousness  shall  shine. 
Behind,  my  glory  bright!" 

381  L.  M.  Old  Hundred. 

HYMN  FOR  NATIONAL  THANKSGIVING. 

"To  do  justice  and  judgment  is  more  acceptable  to  the  Lord 
than  sacrifice." — Prov.  xxi.  3. 

1   /"^  BEAT  God,  beneath  whose  piercing  eye 
^^  The  world's  extended  kingdoms  lie, 
We  bow  before  thy  heavenly  throne. 
Thy  power  we  see,  thy  goodness  own. 


HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.  382 

2  To  thee  "with  grateful  hearts  we  raise 
The  tribute  of  exulting  praise  : 

Here  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide, 
Here  Freedom's  banner  spread  they  wide. 

3  Our  country's  Guardian,  Guide,  and  Friend, 
Thou  didst  thy  care  and  aid  extend ; 

But  oh  !  how  ill  have  we  repaid 
That  constant  care,  that  constant  aid  I 

4  Of  Freedom's  rights,  for  which  we  toiled, 
Have  we  our  fellow-men  despoiled ; 
Oppression's  crime  and  sinfulness 

We  would  with  deepest  shame  confess. 

5  Oh,  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 
Incline  our  hearts  t'  obey  thy  word  ; 
And  do  to  each  and  all  the  same 
That  we  from  them  may  justly  claim. 

fJoJi  7s  &  6s.  ^lissionary. 

EUEAL  CELEBEAnON. 

*•  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad ;  let  the 
Bea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof.  Let  the  field  t^  joyful,  and 
all  that  is  therein :  then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 
before  the  Lord."— P5.  xcvi.  11,  12,  13. 

1  /^OME,  when  the  leaves  are  greenest, 
^  Come,  in  the  flush  of  light, 
Come,  when  the  air  is  sweetest. 

Come,  when  the  flowers  are  bright ; 
Come,  leave  thy  cares  behind  thee, 

Lay  all  thy  books  away. 
And  let  the  green  fields  find  thee, 

Devout,  and  pure,  and  gay. 

2  Here  study  every  feature — 

Here  read  in  every  line — 
In  every  plant  and  creature. 

That  Nature's  book's  divine  ; 
That  God  has  made  in  beauty 

The  world  in  which  we  live. 
To  teach  us  of  our  duty, 

To  know  him,  and  believe. 

3  0  see  him  on  the  mountain, — 

And  hear  him  in  the  rill ; 

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883  HYMNS    FOPv    SCHOOLS, 

Speaking  from  every  fountain, 

And  vocal  in  the  jiill ; 
The  planets  in  their  rising, 

Him  day  and  night  proclaim, — 
While  every  season  changing, 

Attests  his  glorious  name. 

4  Tlien  when  the  leaves  are  greenest, 

And  skies  are  flush  with  light; 
Then  when  the  air  is  sweetest 

And  all  the  flowers  are  bright, — 
Come,  leave  thy  cares  behind  thee, 

Lay  all  thy  books  away, — • 
Here  let  thy  Maker  find  thee,— 

Here  love,  adore,  and  pray. 

000  L.  M.  Uxhridge. 

DEATH   OF   A   TEACHER. 

"  And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  sayingc  unto  me,  Write, 
Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth : 
yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labors ;  and 
their  works  do  follow  them." — Hev.  xiv.  13. 

1  TTOW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies, — 
-■-*-  When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes  ! 

How  gently  heaves  the  expiring  breast! 

2  So  fades  a  summer-cloud  away ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, — 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound. 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears  ! 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell! 
How  bright  the  unchanging  morn  appears! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world !  farewell ! 

5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay. 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies  ; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, — 
"How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies!" 
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384 


HYMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS.      384,  385 


C.  M.  Mear. 


DEATH   OF   A   TEACHER, 

"  For  if  we  believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so 
them  also  which  sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring  with  him." — 
1  Thes.  iv.  14. 

1  "f  TrHAT  though  the  arm  of  conquering  death 

*  *    Does  now  our  peace  invade  ; 
What  though  our  teacher  and  our  friend 
Is  numbered  with  the  dead ; — 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  sink  to  rest, 

No  more  to  guide  the  young ; 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed, 
And  dumb  the  instructive  tongue  ; — 

3  The  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

'  His  teaching  to  impart : 
Lord,  be  our  Leader  and  our  Guide, 
And  rule  and  keep  our  heart. 

4  Thy  spirit,  dearest  teacher,  fled, 

Sustained  by  grace  divine  ; 
Oh,  may  such  grace  on  us  be  shed 
And  make  our  end  like  thine. 

000  8s  &  7s.  Sicilian  Hymn, 

DEATH   OF   A   PUPtt. 

"For  this  corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption,  and  thia 
mortal  must  put  on  immortality." — 1  Cor.  xv.  53. 

1  (^NE  sweet  flower  has  drooped  and  faded, 
^^  One  loved  scholar's  voice  has  fled, 
One  fair  brow  the  grave  has  shaded. 

One  dear  school-mate  now  is  dead. 

2  Why  should  we  feel  thoughts  of  sadness  ? 

For  our  friend  is  happy  now ; 

She  has  knelt  in  soul-felt  gladness, 

Where  the  blessed  angels  bow. 

3  She  has  gone  to  heaven  before  us, 

But  she  turns  and  waves  her  hand, 
Pointing  to  the  glories  o'er  us, 
In  that  happy  spirit-land. 

4  May  our  footsteps  never  falter 

In  the  path  that  she  has  trod ; 
May  we  worship  at  the  altar 
Of  the  great  and  living  God. 

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386,387        IIYxMNS   FOR    SCHOOLS, 

5  Lord,  may  angels  watch  above  us, 
Keep  us  all  from  error  free — 
May  they  guard,  and  guide,  and  love  us, 
Till,  like  Aer,  we  go  to  thee. 

386  C.  M.  Mear. 

DEATH  OF  A  PUPIL. 

"  And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes ;  and 
there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  nei- 
ther shall  there  be  any  more  pain," — Rev.  xxi.  4. 

1  /^ALM  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God, 
^  Young  spirit,  rest  thee  now ! 
E'en  while  with  us  thy  footstep  trod, 

His  seal  was  on  thy  brow. 

2  Dust  to  its  narrow  house  beneath  ! 

Soul  to  its  place  on  high ! 
They  that  have  seen  thy  look  in  death, 
No  more  may  fear  to  die. 

3  Lone  are  the  paths,  and  sad  the  hours, 

Since  thy  meek  spirit's  gone ; 
But,  oh,  a  brighter  home  than  ours. 
In  heaven,  is  now  thine  own ! 

Oo7  C.  M.  Peterborough. 

THE   DEPARTURE  OF   THE   CHRISTIAN. 

"  Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of  his  saints  " 
—Ps.  cxvi.  15. 

1  "PjEAPv  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear, 
-■-^  We  will  not  weep  for  thee : 
One  thought  shall  check  the  starting  tear. 
It  is — that  thou  art  free. 
w  And  thus  shall  faith's  consoling  powers 
The  tears  of  love  restrain  ; 
Oh,  who  that  saw  thy  parting  hour 
Could  wish  thee  here  again  ? 

3  Triumphant  in  thy  closing  eye. 

The  hope  of  glory  shone ; 
Joy  breathed  in  thy  expiring  sigh. 
To  think  the  fight  was  won. 

4  Gently  the  passing  spirit  fled, 

Sustained  by  grace  divine ; 
Oh,  may  such  grace  on  me  be  shed. 
And  make  my  end  like  thine  1 
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